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ABOUT SYLVIA
Sylvia Ionita channels her passion for teaching into effective leadership, focusing on innovative financial management and team empowerment. As a finance professional with international experience, she is dedicated to enhancing corporate sustainability and health. Her leadership style emphasizes empathy, adaptability, and strategic decision-making, inspiring her team to embrace challenges and achieve excellence. Sylvia's approach is shaped by her extensive background in accounting, controlling, and her role in executive leadership, driving her companyโs mission forward.
SUCCESS IS CHOOSING TO WORK BECAUSE YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO, NOT BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO.
Sylvia Ionita
SYLVIA IN A NUTSHELL
CFO
waterdrop
area of expertise
Consumer Goods / FMCG Austria ๐ฆ๐น
companies Sylvia has worked for
SYLVIA AS A LEADER
Sylvia believes that true success lies in loving what you do and having the flexibility to work on your own terms. For her, leadership is about enabling others to thrive by providing a safe, supportive environment while maintaining a clear focus on company goals. Sylvia emphasizes the importance of resilience, authenticity, and creating a workplace culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. She believes in leading by example, fostering transparency, and continually challenging herself and her team to grow.
Leadership is not an entitlement.
Great Leaders inspire and set free.
The future of leadership is adaptive.
When I think of a leader, I think of vision & guidance.
LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT ENABLING OTHERS, PROVIDING GUIDANCE, AND CREATING A SAFE SPACE FOR GROWTH.
Sylvia Ionita
SYLVIA ON TRANSITIONING INTO LEADERSHIP
Sylvia shares her journey from being a hands-on contributor to becoming a strategic enabler. She discusses the challenges of stepping back from operational tasks to focus on strategic decision-making and the importance of empowering her team. Sylvia emphasizes that leadership is not about doing everything yourself but about guiding your team and trusting them to find their own way. This shift in mindset has been crucial in her growth as a leader, allowing her to create a more dynamic and capable team.
SYLVIA ON BALANCING EMPATHY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN LEADERSHIP
Sylvia faces the ongoing challenge of balancing empathy with accountability, especially when leading a diverse team with varying needs and expectations. She believes that while empathy is essential, it should not come at the cost of compromising on goals or accountability. Sylvia navigates this balance by fostering open communication, encouraging creativity, and supporting her team members in their development while ensuring that company objectives are met. This approach allows her to create a positive and productive work environment where everyone can thrive.
THE FACT THAT IโVE WORKED WITH DIFFERENT TYPES OF LEADERS AND CONTINUOUSLY SEEK TO UNDERSTAND OTHER PERSPECTIVES MAKES ME A BETTER LEADER EVERY DAY.
Sylvia on becoming a better leader
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