This is the story of Cheryl Francis, Co-Chairman and Co-Founder, Corporate Leadership CenterIn this episode, we discuss:- Cheryl's journey from HS Valedictorian to corporate CFO- The difficult decision to leave the corporate world and prioritize family- How she got to be an adjunct professor at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business- Lessons learned from being a CFO and sitting on multiple corporate boards- Founding the Corporate Leadership Center (CLC)- How the CLC taught "how to be happy"To learn more about Cheryl and the Corporate Leadership Center, please visit:<a href="https://corporateleadership.org/leadership-team-and-board/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://corporateleadership.org/leadership-team-and-board/</a>Please enjoy this interview with the courageous, capable and caring, Cheryl Francis.

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Growth & Failure is a podcast that salutes the doers, knowing that growth is born from action, struggle, and perseverance. Our mission is to initiate productive conversations, and champion action with a 'win or learn’ growth mindset. 

The show highlights unique interviews with entrepreneurs, investors, athletes, pioneers of all types - and shares their personal and professional journey with a slight twist. Join Creator/Host, Yinh Hinh, as they discuss their mistakes, their failures and the lessons learned along the way.