Episode 268 - Jody Richards 2020 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year

<p>Leadership is a journey, and the obstacle we find more often in our path is no other than ourselves. As leaders, we need to be mindful of our attitude, steady in our judgment, and make tough decisions thinking of the greater good. Leadership offers many challenges that can be quickly sorted out with proper planning and choosing a culture by design over one by default. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Joining us today&nbsp;is Jody Richards, President at Process Technology, winner of the 2020&nbsp;Ernst &amp; Young&nbsp;Entrepreneur&nbsp;Of&nbsp;The Year Award, certified Supply Chain Professional, Production and Inventory Management, and mom. We had an inspiring conversation about how it is for her to juggle parenthood and running a massive company, the importance of having a culture by design in a company, and having employees aligned with its values. We also talked about what the Entrepreneur&nbsp;Of&nbsp;The Year award represented to her and its impact on her team. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p> If you want to know more about this inspiring woman and get some tips for refocusing your mind and changing your usual thinking patterns, tune&nbsp;in to <strong>Episode 268</strong> of <strong>Becoming Your Best </strong>and hear what Jody has to say about leadership, decisions, and goals.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Some Questions I Ask:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Could you tell us a little bit about yourself? (2:28)&nbsp;</li><li>How was the experience of winning the&nbsp;Ernst &amp; Young&nbsp;Entrepreneur&nbsp;Of&nbsp;The Year award? (4:25)&nbsp;</li><li>What are some things that made&nbsp;Process&nbsp;Technology successful? (8:44)&nbsp;</li><li>If you look back at maybe one or two coolest experiences through your life, what would they be? (16:40)&nbsp;</li><li>How&nbsp;do you juggle between&nbsp;running a company and&nbsp;having a&nbsp;family life&nbsp;with two babies?&nbsp;(22:06)&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>In This Episode, You Will Learn:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>The decision-making process when&nbsp;peo