Shelley Goodell: Understanding the Landscape of Gender in the Workplace

Shelley Goodell is Vice President of E-commerce and Guest Services at the Larry H Miller Megaplex. Her journey from stay-at-home mom and Boy Scout store employee to military officer and now corporate leader is inspiring. She shares how the Women's Leadership Institute's Career Development Series gave her the tools and vocabulary to ask for opportunities and overcome professional barriers. Focusing on male allyship, she highlights how initiatives like the Women's Leadership Institute can create lasting change and inspire collaborative problem-solving.
Discover the crucial role of psychological safety in leadership and its impact on innovation and growth. Shelly emphasizes the importance of career drivers in one-on-one meetings and how leadership resources like the WLI program can guide young professionals. Learn how expressing belief in someone's potential and fostering an environment where individuals feel safe to experiment and fail can lead to a more inclusive and collaborative workplace culture. This mindset builds trust and challenges the notion of scarcity in success, creating a culture where everyone can thrive.