Her Story
About Ashley
Ashley Norfleet is a management professional representing Clearfield, Pennsylvania. With a career in management that began early in her professional life, she built her expertise through hands-on experience described as the school of hard knocks, supplemented by emerging talent and leadership classes. Norfleet previously worked as a General Manager at Panera Bread, where she received the Culture Champion Award for fostering positive workplace culture in a challenging environment. Her strengths lie in people management and demonstrating leadership skills she honed as a trainer and tutor, including during high school and while assisting with GED preparation. After leaving Panera Bread on good terms following a two-month notice period, she has spent the past six months self-employed, handling customer service and deliveries through Walmart while maintaining her focus on leadership opportunities and her aspiring young daughter Amara.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Ashley
01What do you attribute your success to?
Never walk into a building hoping for the positive change of your environment demanding respect. Respect is earned through your ability to foster relationships and build trust through your actions. As Simon Sinek says "leaders eat last."
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The advice for my topic of the emerging talent class from my superior leaders. Take on Vulnerability.
Vulnerability poses as risk, but likewise it can open up new doors of opportunity.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be consistent, and an everyday oasis for others while reaching for your own goals.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The development of its people is the greatest opportunity.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Work ethic
Challenge
Passion
Talent
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