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  <title>Aligning Values for Career Impact with Wendy Gonzalez</title>
  <description>Welcome to Season 5 of the You Belong in the C-Suite podcast! In this episode, host Laura sits down with Wendy Gonzalez, the CEO of Samasource, a leader in providing high-quality training data for AI technology. Wendy shares her inspiring career journey, from her roots as a child of immigrants to her pivotal role in a mission-driven organization that aims to create jobs in underserved communities. Here are some key takeaways from this conversation:  Values Alignment: Wendy shares her pivotal moment of seeking values alignment in her career, emphasizing the importance of agency and opportunity for all individuals, especially in the tech industry. Leadership Lessons: We discuss the unique challenges of leading a double-bottom-line business and how Wendy navigates the complexities of balancing mission-driven goals with business success. Self-Awareness and Feedback: Wendy introduces a powerful exercise she practices—firing and rehiring herself annually—to ensure she remains aligned with the needs of her organization and her team. This practice fosters self-awareness and encourages continuous growth. Building a Values-Driven Culture: Learn how Wendy cultivates a culture of trust and collaboration within her team, emphasizing the concept of &amp;quot;first team&amp;quot; to prioritize collective objectives over individual departments.  If you're looking to enhance your leadership skills, gain insights into building a values-aligned career, and learn how to navigate the complexities of today's corporate landscape, this episode is for you! Laura’s first book – Values First.&amp;amp;nbsp;How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want –&amp;amp;nbsp;is now available!&amp;amp;nbsp;Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks?&amp;amp;nbsp;Values First is also available on Audible&amp;amp;nbsp;and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to&amp;amp;nbsp;www.thecatchgroup.com&amp;amp;nbsp;to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on&amp;amp;nbsp;LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram&amp;amp;nbsp;@thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review&amp;amp;nbsp;HERE. &amp;amp;nbsp; </description>
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