Aug 26, 2024
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success
Story, chats with her guest, Melissa Aarskaug. The two
talk about the gaming industry and its constant evolution, tips in
building a leadership legacy, and the importance of starting every
day with intention and focus. She tells us, “I run my day, my day
does not run me.”
In this episode, we discuss:
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How she became involved in the gaming industry, and how she has made her mark
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How she manages to build relationships and keep up with people
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Melissa’s tips for providing continued growth and betterment for the job, company, and industry you’re in
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Why the gaming industry is constantly evolving, and how she keeps up with it all
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How she navigates the family piece of life, and what she and her husband do to remain in consistent collaboration
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Why she starts every day with intention and focus through strategy and planning
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How to flip your mindset from the negative, and look deeper into the why of what your managers are trying to teach you
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What drove Melissa to start a podcast on top of all the many other things she does
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Advice in building a leadership legacy
Melissa Aarskaug is an accomplished global
executive and business leader within the technology and
cybersecurity sectors. With over 15 years of experience,
she has demonstrated expertise in shaping strategic direction,
leading teams, and forging partnerships with Fortune 500 companies.
She currently is serving as the Global Vice President of Gaming
Laboratories International (a 1700+ employee company).
Melissa’s work as a women leader and expert in cybersecurity makes
her a rare and sought-after speaker. She has spoken at over 60+
events hosted by famous Gaming, Cybersecurity & Leadership
organizations.
Melissa believes in expanding her knowledge by learning through
other’s stories so she started her own podcast, “ExecutiveConnect”.
With a focus on leadership, strategy, and innovation, each podcast
episode delivers actionable advice and inspiring stories from
industry experts and thought leaders.