What do you do when a wrong decision could cost your company millions? In my first big leadership decision, I had to say no—under pressure, with massive consequences. Here’s what I learned about staying calm and making tough calls.
I was driving to work on a hot July morning when I saw a billboard that made my heart stop—there it was, our campaign, but with someone else’s logo. In that moment of shock and disbelief, I learned that sometimes a stolen idea can spark something far greater than conflict.
When I stepped away from my brand manager role at Unilever Hungary to raise my children, many thought I was pausing a promising career. But those 4.5 years taught me more about leadership than any corporate training ever could. In this post, I share how parenting shaped my approach to integrity, clarity, emotional intelligence, and resilience—and why those lessons still guide me today, whether I’m leading a team or building a business.
I was warned about her. She made my job harder—but also made it better. Here’s what I learned about leadership, innovation, and embracing tough feedback.
