The True Power of Progressing into Impactful Leadership

Graziella Borg

Associate Director in RD PMO

Baxter

About the Presentation

Transitioning from an individual contributor to a team leader or manager carries far greater responsibility than it may initially appear. Beyond continuing to deliver results personally, new leaders must start shaping how performance is driven across their teams aligning their approach with what their team expects from strong leadership.

Lead by example. Become the leader you once needed in your own early career. Recognize that your team’s success is intrinsically linked to your own growth and progression beyond your current role. As your team develops, so does your collective strength.

Set a clear vision of the leader you aspire to be and build toward it deliberately, step by step. Foster a culture of ownership, discipline, and continuous improvement. Invest time in reflection assessing how you could have better supported your team, and identifying the changes you will implement moving forward. Ultimately, leadership is not just about delivering outcomes it is about enabling others to succeed, grow, and, in time, surpass you.

Key Takeaways

Leadership is about elevation, not just execution.
Your job is no longer doing the work, it’s multiplying the people doing it.
Be intentional about the leader you become.
It takes a clear vision, honest self-reflection, and daily commitment becoming the leader you once needed yourself.
Your team’s growth is your growth.
Invest in the people around you, and your own leadership strength compounds right along with theirs.

About Graziella Borg

An accomplished engineering leader with a foundation in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Engineering Management, bringing over 19 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Proven track record in leading high-performing teams within sustaining operations, driving reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Has held diverse roles spanning technical leadership, product and risk design ownership, and people management, demonstrating a strong ability to bridge technical depth with strategic execution. Recently transitioned into project management, leveraging a holistic understanding of product lifecycle, risk, and operations to deliver complex initiatives effectively. Recognized for combining technical expertise with leadership capability, fostering cross-functional collaboration and delivering results in highly regulated environments.