Kanika Khurana, Technical Services Manager at MongoDB, leads with transparency, valuing her team's unique skills and abilities to capitalize on their strengths and achieve larger goals. She believes that a good leader is transparent, admitting mistakes, asking for forgiveness, and making amends, which builds stronger relationships and a culture of doing the right thing. Kanika advises other women leaders to be brave, take calculated risks, and give it a try, as these qualities are essential for growth and innovation in their careers.