LEAD Awards 2018: Interview with Carmen Murrell Randall, G4S Secure Solutions
Leading by Example
Posted on 04-25-2018, Read Time: Min
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Category: Top Corporate Leader- Over 35
LEAD Award Rank: 2
Name: Carmen Murrell Randall
Title: VP, Training & Development
Company: G4S Secure Solutions USA
Number of people you lead: 4 Direct, 60+ indirect
Leading by Example
Our editorial team interviewed Carmen Murrell Randall from G4S Secure Solutions at the LEAD2018 Awards this past February. Here are some excerpts from the exclusive interview.
What is your strongest characteristic that has made you a great leader?
I would have to say Leading by Example. I work hard to honor my commitments and promises and I would never expect my team to do something that I’m not willing to do. I have no problem rolling up my sleeves and showing how it’s done or explaining why we’re doing it.
Tell us a story of something you have done as a leader that has impacted or inspired others.
I was spending quality time with my eight year old grandson during spring break last month and he googled my name and showed me a copy of my interview from last year’s Top Corporate Leader over 35 Leadership Excellence write-up. He went on to tell me that he’d been sharing it with his friends and it would be really cool if I participate in their next career day event. This was a Kodak moment for me because he’s already thinking about how he can impact and inspire others.
What are the lessons you’ve learned this year from your leadership experiences?
There’s no such thing as individual success – collaboration and team work is key and critical to mission success – whatever your organization's mission may be.
One tip or word of wisdom you can share on what made you a great leader and can help others
Ditch the idea of what you think success should look like, and ask yourself what it looks like for you and your team. How can you make a difference where you are right now? You may not be great at everything, but you are good a something, find that something!
In your personal view what has been your greatest leadership accomplishment?
I believe my greatest leadership accomplishment is simply having a platform and opportunity to be a leader. I work for a great organization and with an even greater team. It's very rewarding to watch our team continue to grow and excel day after day. We celebrate each other's successes and our setbacks as they are equally important learning opportunities!
Would you like to give a testimonial about LEAD2018?
Lead 2018 was another great HR.com Lead event. The venue was amazing and the opportunity to network and learn from peers in other industries is absolutely priceless. I look forward to Lead2019!
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