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📣 nominated leader

JULIA APALKOVA

Dreamed of being a performer or a businesswoman, driven by childhood inspirations.

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Deputy General Manager

Yamaha Music

Russia 🇷🇺

inspirational leader
Julia Apalkova
Julia Apalkova

ABOUT JULIA

Julia Apalkova transitioned from a budding interest in performance to a dynamic career in business planning and development. Her leadership journey is marked by a commitment to inspire and positively impact others, drawing on her background in Economics and Supply Chain Management. She thrives on challenges and embraces the responsibility of leaving the world better than she found it, whether it's within her company, her community, or her personal sphere.

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BE BRAVE ENOUGH NOT TO STOP AT 'GOOD ENOUGH'.

Julia Apalkova

JULIA IN A NUTSHELL

Deputy General Manager

Yamaha Music

area of expertise

Production Marketing / Communications / PR / Advertising Russia 🇷🇺

companies Julia has worked for

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JULIA AS A LEADER

Julia sees success as achieving personal goals and making impactful changes that align with her values. She fosters an environment of honesty, discipline, and a proactive attitude, believing these qualities are crucial for personal and professional growth. Her approach to leadership involves blending work and life seamlessly, enhancing her effectiveness by integrating personal wellbeing with professional responsibilities.

Leadership is not about management, but about the change and involvement.

Great Leaders think out of the box.

The future of leadership is about closer communication.

When I think of a leader, I think of a person who helps to pass the journey from A to B.

Julia Apalkova
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PLAN BUT BE FLEXIBLE; LEARN AND ADAPT CONTINUOUSLY.

Julia Apalkova

JULIA ON WORK-LIFE INTEGRATION

Julia advocates for a work-life blend, where personal and professional lives seamlessly integrate. She prioritizes mental health through daily walks and mindfulness practices, ensuring she remains effective and balanced. By incorporating simple physical activities and writing to manage stress, she maintains her focus and energy, enhancing her leadership effectiveness.

JULIA ON EMPATHY AND TEAM LEADERSHIP

Julia's leadership style emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and collaboration. She finds balancing various opinions challenging but crucial for fostering a supportive and productive work environment. Her consensus-driven decision-making process involves listening to all viewpoints before making informed decisions, ensuring that all team members feel valued and heard.

Julia Apalkova
Julia Apalkova
Julia Apalkova
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LISTEN BEFORE YOU TALK; LEAD WITH UNDERSTANDING AND CARE.

Julia on becoming a better leader

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