Accenture CEO Julie Sweet credits a pivotal piece of advice for her career trajectory: embrace stretch roles without hesitation. Encouraged by a former mentor’s wisdom, Sweet accepted her boss’s suggestion that she could lead Accenture, despite not fitting the traditional CEO profile. This decision propelled her to the top, shaping her leadership style focused on embracing change, humility, and transparency.
Career tip: JPMorgan exec’s advice to Accenture CEO; never question this role
