Overview

• On Fortune's Titans and Disruptors podcast, the Accenture CEO said candidates should not question big roles they feel unready for.
• She cited Dina Dublon's counsel that promotions are investments in potential and advised responding with interest rather than doubt.
• Sweet recalled Pierre Nanterme telling her she could run Accenture, a moment that preceded her leading North America in 2015 and becoming CEO in 2019.
• She described asking for help as a "superpower" and stressed being a deep learner at the top, especially coming from a legal background.
• She said great teams at Accenture prize confidence, humility and excellence and continually challenge assumptions instead of pausing for grand strategy resets.