Shellye Archambeau, one of Silicon Valley's first female African American CEOs, shares her journey from a challenging childhood to tech industry trailblazer. In our conversation, she reveals the power of intentional risk-taking, reframing adversity, and strengthening your strengths to achieve unprecedented success. Archambeau offers contrarian career advice, including why everyone should do a stint in sales, and how to navigate uncertainty in today's business landscape.   00:00:00: Introduction and Shellye's Perspective on Risk 00:00:39: Welcome and Shellye's Background 00:02:18: Shellye's Childhood and Early Influences 00:04:22: High School and Setting the CEO Goal 00:06:38: Handling Emotional Responses and Reframing 00:09:34: The Importance of Saying Yes to Yourself 00:12:11: Learning from Mistakes and Business Failures 00:14:27: Trade-offs and Sacrifices in Career 00:17:45: Embracing Discomfort and Growth 00:19:42: The Value of Sales Experience 00:21:18: Memorable Customer Interactions 00:24:21: Taking Risks at IBM 00:27:23: Risk and Reward in Business 00:29:46: Building a Great Career in Uncertain Times 00:31:14: Evaluating Career Moves 00:33:04: Challenging Conventional Wisdom 00:35:21: Feedback and Controversy on Ambition 00:37:42: Mentors and Their Impact 00:41:10: Closing Remarks and Book Recommendation