Here's a sneak peek of what I have presented at International Leadership Conference at San Francisco on 2nd of May. Although, my speech says the most. https://slides.com/eeozekin/developing-tomorrow-s-leaders/

1. DEVELOPING TOMORROW'S LEADERS
IEEE WIE-ILC - May, 2014
E. Eylem Ozekin
https://slides.com/eeozekin/developing-tomorrow-s-leaders/

2. ABOUT ME
From Istanbul, Turkey
Computer Science, PhD. Candidate in Bogazici University
Exchange year in Austria, traveled all over Europe
Experience
EU projects, private banking, teaching, aviation...
Works for General Electric since 2009
Interests
Martial arts, volleyball (professional), theater (acting)

3. BEING GLOBAL LEADERS...
Being Global & Glocalization
Doing business in different languages & cultures
Being boundary-less & managing virtually
Lead people you cannot see
Being Transformational Leader
Adapt, inspire, challenge & develop

4. FAILURE TO CAPITALIZE ON STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS

5. LESSONS LEARNED
Connect with people who impact your work & career
You never know when you need it
Time spent on building relationships is NOT a waste of time
Networking is underestimated!
SERIOUSLY, START NOW!

6. WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST OBSTACLE FOR TAKING LEADERSHIP
INTERNATIONALLY? HOW DID YOU OVERCOME IT?
OVERCOMING STEREOTYPES & PREJUDICE
You can still face harsh and limiting assessments
DO NOT WASTE YOUR ENERGY
Trying to educate or change opinions. Go Over & Under!
Let them see your work & appreciate the diversity - Far most efficient way to remove
invisible barriers

7. WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT QUALITIES AND ABILITIES
NEEDED TO TAKE LEADERSHIP FOR AN INTERNATIONAL
TEAM? HOW SHOULD WE DEVELOP THE QUALITIES AND
ABILITIES?
1. Global-mind Set
Travel, Study abroad, Expat assignments
2. Strategic Planning & Vision
Anticipate market & industry
3. Courage
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is
the courage to continue that counts"

8. DON’T LET YOUR FEARS, SELF-DOUBT AND OTHERS GET IN THE WAY OF DOING
AMAZING WORK.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eylemozekin
twitter: eylemozekin

9. THANK YOU
Now, go out there.
Learn, Enjoy, Amaze, Inspire & Be Successful!
REFERENCES
http://www.catinwater.com/2013/11/03/most-inspiring-landscapes-from-norway/
http://www.wallpapersdesign.net/wallpaper/beautiful-inspirational-nature/
http://www.wallpapersdesign.net/wallpaper/dog-funny-outfit/
http://www.wallpapersdesign.net/wallpaper/sunset-italy/