At 30, Jeannette Linfoot was handed the keys to Russia - no blueprint, no rulebook, just a mandate to run TUI's entire emerging markets operation across Russia, Ukraine, India, China and Brazil.What happened next shaped one of the most remarkable business careers you'll hear on this podcast.In this episode, Jeannette - founder & CEO of Brave Bold Brilliant and former global CEO with 25+ years in corporate travel - gets brutally honest about what it really takes to lead at the highest level. From being the only woman in a "white, male, pale, stale" boardroom to building and exiting businesses, she shares the frameworks, failures and defining moments behind her success.In this episode:- The real difference between a Founder, MD and CEO- How she was handed Russia at 30 with no blueprint- What it's like to be the only woman in the boardroom- How to structure a business for maximum sale value- Understanding earnouts, private equity and golden handcuffs- What great leaders do that average ones simply don't- How to protect your energy when everything is on the lineTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction01:06 – Founder vs MD vs CEO: what's the real difference?05:09 – Climbing the corporate ladder: pay, equity and risk08:42 – The only woman in a white, male, pale, stale boardroom15:23 – Handed Russia at 30 with no blueprint18:26 – Culture, baptisms of fire and the power of asking for help20:13 – The meaning behind Brave, Bold, Brilliant32:19 – Getting a business ready to sell39:56 – Earnouts, private equity and knowing who you're getting into bed with48:29 – What great leaders do that average ones don'tConnect with Jeannette Linfoot:🌐 Website: www.braveboldbrilliant.comConnect with James Martin:🌐 Website: www.baddowpark.com📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamesmartinentrepreneur💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/james-martin-entrepreneur/Helping entrepreneurs find business success faster.#entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #WomenInBusiness #CEO