Have you ever wondered why some organizations come up with game changing ideas while others struggle? What can leaders do to ignite creativity and spur innovation? What does it take to push for change and stand up for what you believe in? Our guest is award-winning leader and Chief Marketing Officer Lee Ann Daly, who shares how to build great teams and let good work happen. Throughout her career, Lee Ann has been a pioneer, who is not afraid to break rules or take risks. She is a passionate advocate for bold new ideas that excite people and keep brands relevant.  Lee Ann has been a C-suite leader at public and private companies since 1998–including being CMO at ESPN, Thomson Reuters, Game Show Network. Lee Ann has won wide industry recognition from Cannes Lions to being named Top Female Sports Business Executive by Sports Business Journal. Lee Ann is also an investor and advisor to early stage companies and Board director of the EO Wilson Biodiversity Foundation and The Dean’s Advisory Board at IU’s Media School. Visit www.iambeyondbarriers.com where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Lee Ann.   Highlights: [02:15] What drives you [03:30] Lee Ann’s story [08:56] Listen, write, ideate [15:16] Lee Ann’s career journey [25:37] Overcoming self-doubt [30:41] Excelling and demonstrating success [33:58] Creating strong teams [40:37] Driving execution [44:16] Bringing your emotions to work [46:33] Vision for the future [50:19] Advice for success and self-care Quotes: “Being brave is being scared and doing it anyway.” – Lee Ann Daly “Whenever something comes into our consciousness that invites us to take a risk, it's there for a reason, it's coming to us as a gift.” - Lee Ann Daly “Leadership is helping your team understand how they contribute to the overall delivery of the service to the company.” – Lee Ann Daly “Growth is important at every stage of a career.” – Lee Ann Daly “Bring your authentic, separate self to work because it's the only way you'll figure out who you want to become inside the context of business.” – Lee Ann Daly    About Lee Ann Daly: Lee Ann Daly leads business strategy, content creation, marketing and communications for media entertainment, luxury and digital brands. Lee Ann’s aim is to create relevant culture in everything she do.  Lee Ann has been an Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, GM and C-suite leader at public and private companies since 1998. She has won wide industry recognition as well, ranging from Cannes Lions to being named Top Female Sports Business Executive by Sports Business Journal. Lee Ann is an investor and advisor to early stage companies and Board director of the EO Wilson Biodiversity Foundation and The Dean’s Advisory Board at IU’s Media School.   Links: Website: https://leeanndalybio.me/ Podcast website: https://sayitforwardpodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeanndaly/ Facebook: Lee Ann Daly Instagram: @boojumlad Twitter: @LeeAnnDaly