Revolutionizing Work
Leah Solivan
09.26.19
Leah Solivan founded TaskRabbit in 2008--in the middle of a terrible economic downturn. Her vision was to create a new way for work to get done. In the process, she discovered that TaskRabbit became an important backstop for some very talented people who lost their regular jobs and needed a new way to make money. Leah’s vision was realized at just the right time.
Summary:
Leah Solivan founded TaskRabbit in 2008–in the middle of a terrible economic downturn. Her vision was to create a new way for work to get done. In the process, she discovered that TaskRabbit became an important backstop for some very talented people who lost their regular jobs and needed a new way to make money. Leah’s vision was realized at just the right time.
You Can’t Please Everyone
Vy Tran learned a tough lesson as a first-time manager – you can’t please everyone. Having to “drive accountability” while also being a self-described “people pleaser” required Vy to dig deep and re-think how she communicates with her team.
Failing Forward
Failing forward is an essential skill not just at work but in life. For Vy Tran, learning from her mistakes has made her a more effective and influential leader.