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ABOUT MADDIE
Maddie Walton, originally from Colorado, USA, has an international career in talent acquisition and employer branding. She has lived in Amsterdam, Munich, and Copenhagen, focusing on building programs that ensure people feel respected and excited about joining fantastic companies. Outside of work, Maddie enjoys spending time with her mini-Aussie, running, reading, traveling, practicing yoga, and learning German. As a two-time breast cancer survivor, she brings resilience and empathy to her leadership, continuously striving to support and empower her team.
SUCCESS ISN'T JUST ABOUT TITLES AND MONEY; IT'S ABOUT MAKING THOSE AROUND YOU HAPPY AND FEELING PURPOSEFUL IN YOUR JOURNEY.
Maddie Walton
MADDIE IN A NUTSHELL
Global Director of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
Fiskars Group
area of expertise
Retail Consumer Goods / FMCG Production Denmark 🇩🇰
companies Maddie has worked for
MADDIE AS A LEADER
Maddie's leadership philosophy revolves around creating an environment where people feel empowered, valued, and motivated to achieve their best. She believes that success is not merely defined by titles or financial gain but by making a meaningful impact on the lives of others and feeling purposeful in one's journey.
Leadership is not about power.
Great leaders love and support their people as whole people.
The future of leadership is not one-size-fits-all.
When I think of a leader, I think of every person in my team.
YOU CAN'T POUR FROM AN EMPTY CUP—SLEEP WELL, MOVE, AND EAT HEALTHILY FOR SUSTAINED SUCCESS.
Maddie Walton
MADDIE ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND MENTAL HEALTH
Navigating work-life balance and mental health is a multifaceted approach for Maddie. She emphasizes the importance of planning, tracking hours, and prioritizing personal time. By color-coding her calendar and taking mental health days, Maddie ensures she is present and whole, both at work and in her personal life. This structured yet flexible approach allows her to manage a global team effectively while maintaining her well-being.
MADDIE ON EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
Maddie is passionate about supporting the next generation of leaders by fostering an environment of trust and empowerment. She encourages her team to take on new challenges, even if they are out of their comfort zones, and supports them with guidance and trust. Maddie believes in hiring people better than herself and continuously listens to their needs, ensuring they feel valued and capable of making significant contributions.
I AM A TWO-TIME BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR, AND THROUGH THESE EXPERIENCES, I LEARNED TO FIND JOY AMIDST DARKNESS AND APPROACH LIFE WITH GRIT. THESE QUALITIES MAKE ME A RESILIENT AND EMPATHETIC LEADER.
Maddie on becoming a better leader
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