Summary

In this episode of the Stories and Wisdom podcast, Pradeep U.N. interviews Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards. They discuss the mission of the Stevie Awards, Maggie's journey and leadership style, the challenges of expanding the awards internationally, and the importance of storytelling in nominations. Maggie reflects on past decisions, shares insights on future innovations, and addresses the integration of AI in the awards process. The conversation concludes with a light-hearted game that reveals Maggie's personal preferences.

Takeaways

• The Stevie Awards recognize professionals of all types and sizes.
• Maggie's leadership style is empathetic and focused on listening.
• Hiring and training employees is a key part of Maggie's role.
• The Stevie Awards are expanding their categories based on industry trends.
• Decision-making often involves trial and error in leadership.
• AI can assist in writing nominations, but poses privacy concerns.
• Storytelling is crucial for successful award nominations.
• Maggie emphasizes the importance of community in award ceremonies.
• The new website aims to streamline the nomination process.
• Maggie is focused on optimizing award programs for relevance.

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