Standing tall and being true to yourself in business
Have you ever felt that you had to shrink yourself or diminish your presence to make others feel more comfortable?
Over the last 25 years, I have had the privilege of working with some truly remarkable people. I have also experienced managers and businesses that lacked the fundamental skills required to lead others effectively. Too often, individuals believe that a title or name tag grants them permission to treat others as if they are beneath them.
In my experience, every role is essential to a company’s success. The person answering the phone is the voice of our organization, and as your Regional Manager, I am the face of this company. Whether I am attending sporting events with residents, seeing you at the grocery store, or voting at the same precinct, I recognize that each of us brings unique value to our shared goals.
I encourage you to wear your character as proudly as you wear your name tag. Let your word be solid, and approach each day with a positive attitude. Do not shrink yourself for the comfort of others. Speak confidently. Use your experience not only to support those around you, but also to advance your own career.
Too often, I see knowledgeable women in business met with outdated attitudes. Regardless of appearances, I know how to set a manufactured home, pour concrete, and operate heavy machinery. Growing up on a farm taught me that there are no gender roles when it comes to hard work — you assess what needs to be done, and you make it happen.
Stand tall and remain assertive in your abilities. Do not allow others to dictate the value of your knowledge or how you choose to share it.
You are the author of your own life. Do not let others add quotes to your book. You alone possess the unique ability to impact the world through your personality, your intellect, and your personal brand.
