Joan Camera Commercial Executive Vice President
Angela Daugherty Regional Construction Manager
Q: What’s the best career advice you have ever received and why is it meaningful to you? A: Keep your sense of humor in the workplace. There is always something to get upset about, but there is usually something to laugh about as well. Q: What is the one thing that you aim to embody as a leader?
Q: What’s the best career advice you have ever received and why is it meaningful to you? A: Your plate will always be full. What is important is knowing what can be put off until tomorrow and what needs to be done today. Q: What is the one thing that you aim to embody as a leader? A: Be a good role model by being available to help whenever needed. Q: How have you built confidence and/or resiliency over the course of your career? A: This is a daily struggle for me. I need to remind myself to do my best each day and give 110%. Q: What is that main thing that makes you who you are? A: My mother told me at an early age, if we all work together, we can then all play together. I have learned a good work ethic frommy parents. Q: What are your values and what do you believe in? A: Treat all people with respect and help when needed. Q: What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? A: Enjoy the journey as time goes by fast and to remember you touch more lives than you think. If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all. Q: What has helped you get to where you are and what advice would you have for others who want to set off in a similar direction? A: Hard work and being open to change and new directions. Understand your weaknesses and what you are good at. Q: Howhas the industry or company changed in the past 5 years?What do you predict will happen in the next 5 to 10 years? A: How we communicate has changed frommore phone calls and face to face interactions to computers, texts, etc. This will grow with more video conference calls and less face to face time. Q: How do you believe we can we value all forms of diversity and inclusion in the current US climate? A: Being open to listening to all perspectives and understanding we all have something unique to bring to the table.
A: Focusing on what each teammember does best and letting them run with it. Q: How have you built confidence and/or resiliency over the course of your career?
A: Being comfortable with and embracing change; nothing stays the same and only those who adapt will succeed. Q: What is that main thing that makes you who you are? What are your values and what do you believe in? A: Treating everyone with the same amount of respect that I would like to receive – the golden rule. Q: What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? A: Don’t be afraid to lean in and speak up! If you don’t think your voice should be heard, no one else will either! Q: What has helped you get to where you are and what advice would you have for others who want to set off in a similar direction? A: I’ve always been attracted to successful people and in turn, they have been my teachers and advocates. Most successful people are more than willing to share their knowledge. Then, you have to have a strong work ethic and run with it. Q: How do you believe we can we value all forms of diversity and inclusion in the current US climate? A: I have faith in the next generation. They were taught that everyone deserves an award. 20 years ago, I thought they would be in for a rude awakening in the real world. Now, I think they’ll be perfect stewards for the new world order.
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