Your Playbook for Success in Today's Workplace with Carla Harris

On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Carla Harris, Vice Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, to unpack the practical strategies that have shaped her nearly four decades on Wall Street.From navigating uncertainty and rapid change to building relationships that move careers forward, Carla shares her signature Carla’s Pearls and explains how professionals at every level can be more intentional about how they show up, connect with others, and position themselves for success.She also breaks down the difference between performance currency and relationship currency, why a sponsor plays a critical role in career advancement, and what it takes to lead with confidence and intention in today’s environment.

Key topics include:

• Why today’s workplace requires greater agility in the face of uncertainty and change
• How authenticity can become a competitive advantage
• Why perception matters to professional success
• The difference between performance currency and relationship currency
• Why a sponsor is different from a mentor
• How to identify and build relationships with potential sponsors
• The power of small, consistent interactions in building professional relationships
• What intentional leadership looks like today
• Why being present, listening, communicating, and empowering others matter for leaders
• How Carla uses keynote presentations and audience Q&A to give people practical strategies they can put to work

Carla’s message is a powerful reminder that success isn’t just about what you accomplish—it’s also about how intentionally you show up, invest in relationships, and lead the people around you.

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