262: Hard Work Doesn’t Get You Promoted—This Does | Nadine Niba
Nadine Niba, CPA, MBA, best-selling author, and corporate leader, brings a powerful immigrant perspective to career growth, influence, and leadership in today’s AI-driven workplace. In this episode, host Damon Lembi and Nadine Niba explore cultural intelligence, personal branding, and the mindset shifts that move professionals from execution to influence—without losing humility.
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Key Leadership Lessons from Nadine Niba’s Journey:
Hard work isn’t enough—visibility and value articulation are what drive promotion and influence
Cultural intelligence is a career accelerant: adaptability, perspective, and empathy outperform technical skills alone
The “quarterback mindset” matters: calm decision-making under pressure separates high-impact professionals from the rest
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Nadine’s insights draw from her journey from Cameroon to Canada and her experience helping professionals navigate careers with confidence, adaptability, and authenticity.
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