One of the most impressive things about having strong female leaders like this is the impact they can have on other women in the company around and after them – implementing values and strategies to ensure the success of women in the office for years to follow.
Amanda Polewczynski, Lyndsey Sheridan, Meg Johnson and Abby Monis are some of those women at the Luder Financial Group of Northwestern Mutual.
“Being able to meet people where they are while also being aware that no two people are the same helps build the relationships we strive to have with people in our jobs,” says Lyndsey Sheridan. “Having self-awareness to know everyone and know that their stories are going to be different is one of the biggest skills we can have as a leader.”
“We give equal opportunity to everyone. For women specifically, there is an extra line of education and development we provide to ensure their success,” says Meg Johnson.
Everyone has their own unique stories of how they got to where they are today, but some female leaders in the business world are finding that certain challenges are becoming universal experiences.
Polewczynski explains some of what she struggles with and has also seen her peers endure.
“Imposter Syndrome [is something] I think every woman can relate to… having self-belief, confidence, and feeling worthy are all things we have had self-doubt about,” she says. “Knowing we have achieved success but worried we do not deserve it. Mixing that with the pressure we put on ourselves to be perfect can prevent momentum. We must keep telling ourselves we are doing everything we are supposed to be doing and we are killing it!”
Being on the recruitment side of business requires one to be a leader at every step of the career no matter what. They are expected to be constant cheerleaders and mentors from the first interview with a candidate to their fifth year anniversary.
“As a servant leader, the impact you can have is exponential. It provides a unique opportunity to achieve fulfilment in a different way.” says Abby Monis.
Being a leader is never an easy job, but lucky for us we have some outstanding women to fulfill that role and keep our office moving in the right direction for women empowerment and inclusion!
Northwestern Mutual, The Lueder Financial Group
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