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DANIELLA DE GRANDE
VP OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AND DIGITAL ENABLEMENT AT THOMSON REUTERS
As a technology leader, Daniella's role requires building strong relationships and thinking strategically. She put in a lot of hard work and gained a lot of great experience along the way. Her driving force has always been ambition.
THE MUG 10
TEN QUESTIONS THAT UNLOCK REAL STORIES OF SUCCESS.
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AT A GLANCE
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I am able to make my patients feel comfortable and well cared for while using my analytical brain to give them the best dermatologic care possible.
The ability to think big and be ambitious enough to constantly question so I can troubleshoot before trouble happens.
WHAT IS YOUR
UNIQUE GENIUS?
how did you become interested in this career?
I INVESTIGATED EVERY CAREER
I was the first person to go to college for my family. My family couldn't help me figure it out. I started making phone calls and going on hospital tours in case I wanted to do medicine or going to talk to the lawyer's office to see if I wanted a profession in law.
Because of this exploration, I went into freshman year knowing I wanted an international business management degree. I knew it because I knew that I was passionate and in love with my languages.
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IN WHAT WAYS IS THIS JOB
A PERFECT FIT FOR YOU?
I'm strategic.
I'm a problem-solver.
I'm a relationship builder.
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I am a big picture thinker. Being in this operation space allows me the opportunity to work with what we have today but also look to see what what technology is coming out and what trends are changing in the market.
WHAT SKILLS DOES IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT YOUR JOB?
BIG THINKER, PASSIONATE, NETWORKER
You have to be a big thinker, strategic and very passionate. You have to be able to pivot at a moment's notice without asking too many questions and be very reactionary in operations. It's about building relationships and making sure that you engage and understand what it is that the customer is feeling.
I am able to make my patients feel comfortable and well cared for while using my analytical brain to give them the best dermatologic care possible.
WHAT DO YOU WISH YOU KNEW WHEN YOU WERE YOUNGER?
ASK PEOPLE QUESTIONS
I wish I would have known or had the idea to start building relationships and networking. I wish I would have known about making yourself uncomfortable to grow.
The key to success in life is asking questions and building relationships that will make you successful, whether it's with friends or with work. So build those relationships, be true to yourself and and just keep moving forward. Keep networking, keep asking questions.
I am able to make my patients feel comfortable and well cared for while using my analytical brain to give them the best dermatologic care possible.
IN YOUR BODY OF WORK, WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
It's heartwarming when I walk through a restaurant with their TV screens up and I see Reuters News. It makes me proud.
WHAT'S THE COOLEST PART OF YOUR JOB?
SEEING MY WORK IN THE WORLD
The coolest part of my job is working with people from all over the world in a high pressure news organization. Everyone cares about delivering true, unbiased news. It's exhilarating to be able to see things that we have reported on pop up everywhere.
WHAT'S 1 THING PEOPLE DON'T KNOW OR UNDERSTAND ABOUT YOUR JOB?
TAKE TIME TO LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT CULTURES
International Business Management is about managing across the globe. We are truly doing business in different parts of the world within their cultures. You should know what cultures shake hands and how you should greet them. When you interact with them in the manner that they are accustomed to, that level of respect is huge and will not go unnoticed.
WHAT WAS A DEFINING MOMENT OF YOUR LIFE?
LEARNING DIFFERENT WAYS OF THINKING
When I graduated, I went to work for Deloitte Touche. That job introduced me to different types of thinking and introduced me to different industries. That has been really what has shaped me today. I was fortunate enough that I hit the jackpot in my early twenties.
INDUSTRY STATISTICS
TECHNOLOGY LEADER
PROJECTED GROWTH
Projected Growth: 11%+
Projected Openings: 143,400
AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY RANGE
$64,470-$168,570
TOP SKILLS FOR THIS JOB
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Communication
Leading Others
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Initiative
Stress Tolerance
Full-Time
TRAINING + DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree usually required