Agenda
Being the Leader I Wish I Had
Gina Hope (Head of Technology (Senior Director, Engineering), Riot Games)
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Track:
Luminaries Speaker Series
Format:
Lecture
Vault Recording: TBD
Having great skills is no guarantee you will get ahead. You may not get a chance to make your case. You may need to navigate the unknown without a playbook. The most rewarding challenges may be the ones no one asked you to take on. Gina Hope shares what she's learned about overcoming all these challenges and more.
Gina is the Head of Technology for Teamfight Tactics at Riot Games. Gina's path to that position, from studying sociology to putting family first, was far from conventional. From learning hard leadership lessons firsthand at Activision, to taking on a live-game engine migration six weeks into her new role at Riot Games, Gina knows the benefits and risks of charging into new challenges without a roadmap.
Along the winding path to respected leadership, Gina discovered strong technical skills do not necessarily translate to recognition and doing the right thing does not guarantee success. The people around you can matter as much or more than the work itself.
This candid Luminaries session delves into the experiences that have shaped her career and leadership philosophy. Gina shares her thoughts of success, ambition, compassion and leadership, exploring how to earn influence, navigate setbacks and embrace uncertainty to build the team culture she wishes she had earlier in her career.
Attendees learn how the best leaders lean into their humanity to inspire great results from their teams.
Gina is the Head of Technology for Teamfight Tactics at Riot Games. Gina's path to that position, from studying sociology to putting family first, was far from conventional. From learning hard leadership lessons firsthand at Activision, to taking on a live-game engine migration six weeks into her new role at Riot Games, Gina knows the benefits and risks of charging into new challenges without a roadmap.
Along the winding path to respected leadership, Gina discovered strong technical skills do not necessarily translate to recognition and doing the right thing does not guarantee success. The people around you can matter as much or more than the work itself.
This candid Luminaries session delves into the experiences that have shaped her career and leadership philosophy. Gina shares her thoughts of success, ambition, compassion and leadership, exploring how to earn influence, navigate setbacks and embrace uncertainty to build the team culture she wishes she had earlier in her career.
Attendees learn how the best leaders lean into their humanity to inspire great results from their teams.
Takeaway
Discover what you need beyond great skills to advance your career. Gina shares her experiences of building influence and gaining allies without compromising her values. This talk includes practical lessons for overcoming setbacks and becoming the effective, compassionate leader you wish you had.