In this episode, we hear lessons from the C-Suite with Sandy Clark, CEO of StoryCorps. Sandy shares about her experience being an “accidental manager” and how this professional journey spurred  her to come from behind the curtain and step into full visibility as a leader. She shares a personal story about the consequences of staying too long in a role, and the heart work and head work she’s had to do to support her growth as a leader. Overall, Sandy shares insight into building relationships on your professional journey and leading with purpose.  Her story aligns with pursuing purpose as she shares that most of her career was spent amplifying the voices of others, and now she leads an organization that creates space for people all over the country to tell their stories, share wisdom, and leave a legacy for the future. Listen in and absorb this goodness as Sandy shares timely wisdom for those in both the early and more established phases of their careers.  Guest Bio: Sandra Clark is a leading voice in journalism and beyond, challenging norms and practices that create barriers to building trust and meaningful, sustainable connections with communities. In 2022, Clark took the helm at StoryCorps as CEO, advancing the award-winning organization’s mission: to create a more just and compassionate world by sharing and preserving stories of everyday people that illuminate our humanity and inspire us to believe in each other. Prior to joining StoryCorps in 2022, Clark was Vice President for News and Civic Dialogue at WHYY in Philadelphia, where she served on the executive committee and led the station's news operation across all platforms. Her innovative approaches to collaborating with grassroots information providers garnered national recognition. Previously, Clark served as Managing Editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer, leading the paper to a 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Criticism.  Connect with Sandy Website: storycorps.org Twitter: @SandraSWClark Linkedin   Resources: Event: Join us for the Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference +Retreat, May 18-21 2023! Learn more at bwlretreat.com Credits: Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: [email protected] Connect with Laura on LinkedIn Follow BWL on LinkedIn Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights  Graphics: Te’a Campbell Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay