Chief Legal Officer, Block
Search every verified Dara Redler interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Dara Redler, Chief Legal Officer at H&R Block, participated in a September 2024 webinar hosted by Dentons. During the conversation, Redler discussed her career transition from the cannabis industry to tax services, noting that she initially viewed the move as "180 degrees" from her previous work. She credited H&R Block's CEO for telling her she would be "a peer among equals" and emphasizing that industry experience was less important than managing change and transformation. Redler also shared her views on leadership and career development. She stated that "transformational leadership is about encouraging and inspiring employees to challenge the status quo" and that "being authentic as a leader—bringing your true self, values, and ideas to work builds trust, culture, and leads to the best solutions." She encouraged early-career professionals to "ask questions, bring diversity of thought, and not just accept what is said as the only way." Redler also described a program she started at Coca-Cola to provide underserved teens exposure to career paths, which she said gave her "immense purpose."
“I think we're in a time of change where leaders are starting to embrace authentic leadership, encouraging people to bring their true selves to work, which fosters diversity of thought and better decision-making.”
“When I joined H&R Block, the CEO told me, 'You will be a peer among equals,' emphasizing that industry experience was less important than managing change and transformation.”
“Transformational leadership is about encouraging and inspiring employees to challenge the status quo, embrace change, and innovate for future success.”
“I believe in being authentic as a leader—bringing your true self, values, and ideas to work builds trust, culture, and leads to the best solutions.”
“Taking a job outside of law when moving to a new country does not negatively impact your long-term legal career if you focus on the skills and experiences you gain and how you communicate them.”
“At Coca-Cola, I supported business development and strategic planning, which was not legal work but gave me valuable experience that set me apart in senior roles.”
“I encourage people early in their careers to ask questions, bring diversity of thought, and not just accept what is said as the only way.”
“Purpose in work means understanding how your individual contributions connect to the company's mission and strategic goals, which drives motivation and engagement.”
“I started a program at Coca-Cola to provide underserved teens exposure to career paths, which gave me immense purpose and helped build a pipeline for women in leadership.”
“In-house lawyers become 'jack of all trades' and need to be comfortable saying 'I don't know' but willing to learn and leverage their network for guidance.”
... going to start off with some highlights so Dara redler is currently the chief legal officer at H&R Block that tax company for those of ...
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