Linsey Miller - Eaton - Woman of the Week

This week on Woman of the Week, we get to know Linsey Miller, President of Global Distributed IT and Global Data Center Segment at Eaton — a leader whose career journey proves that the biggest opportunities often begin just outside our comfort zone. From growing up in West Texas during the ups and downs of the oil economy to leading in one of the fastest-moving industries in the world, Linsey shares how saying “yes” to an assignment she initially turned down became the defining pivot that launched her career into new territory.

In this candid conversation with Jacquie Rives, Linsey reflects on embracing the unexpected, becoming a “learn-it-all” instead of a “know-it-all,” and why some of the most powerful leadership lessons come from failure, humility, and cultural awareness. Her story is filled with refreshing honesty, humor (including the unforgettable origin of her childhood nickname, “Beaker”), and thoughtful insights on motivating teams through purpose, possibility, and shared vision rather than fear or pressure.

Linsey’s perspective on leadership, growth, and lifelong learning is both inspiring and deeply relatable — reminding us that success is rarely a straight ladder, but rather a lattice of bold moves, detours, lessons, and reinvention. This is an episode full of wisdom for anyone navigating change, leading teams, or considering their next leap forward.