{"id":322707,"date":"2025-05-23T08:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T12:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/?p=322707"},"modified":"2025-05-22T12:37:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T16:37:48","slug":"22-lessons-in-22-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/es\/22-lessons-in-22-years\/","title":{"rendered":"22 Lessons in 22 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<section>\n<h2>What Staffing and Hospitality Have Taught Us About People, Leadership, and Growth<\/h2>\n<p>After 22 years in staffing\u2014especially in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of hospitality\u2014we\u2019ve learned a thing or two about people, leadership, and building partnerships that last.<\/p>\n<p>From managing high-pressure moments to developing high-performing teams, these lessons have shaped how we serve our clients and support our workforce.<\/p>\n<p>We asked our leadership team to reflect on what they\u2019ve learned during their time in the industry. Here\u2019s what they had to say:<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"800\" \/>\n<h3>1. People Are the Heart of Our Business<\/h3>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a client, candidate, or colleague\u2014relationships are everything.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322712 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis work is about people first\u2014every interaction is a chance to connect, support, and uplift someone.\u201d<br data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1039\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\">Brandy Slusher, Regional Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>2. Lead With Integrity<\/h3>\n<p>Our reputation is built on trust. Integrity is non-negotiable.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322712 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cReputation is everything. Do the right thing, even when no one is watching.\u201d<br data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1306\">Brandy Slusher, Regional Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>3. Your Team Is Everything<\/h3>\n<p>A strong internal team builds strong client and candidate relationships.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322713 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSuccess isn\u2019t what you accomplish alone\u2014it\u2019s what your team achieves together.\u201d<br data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1504\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1545\">Kim McGuire, Executive Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>4. Control What You Can Control<\/h3>\n<p>Focus on your effort, your response, and your service.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322713 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you focus on what\u2019s within your power\u2014your attitude, your effort\u2014it empowers you to navigate challenges and build resilience\u201d<br data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1745\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1786\">Kim McGuire, Executive Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>5. Be Honest, Always<\/h3>\n<p>Honest communication saves time, avoids confusion, and builds long-term trust.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322714 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFalse hope only leads to frustration. Honest communication builds lasting trust.\u201d<br data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1986\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2026\">Erin Karim, Executive Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2066\">6. Details Make the Difference<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2251\">Organization and accuracy are what set great staffing partners apart.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2251\"><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322714 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2251\">\u201cFrom compliance to follow-through, small things create big wins.\u201d<br data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2211\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2251\">Erin Karim, Executive Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>7. Lead by Example<\/h3>\n<p>If you want accountability, hustle, and respect\u2014model it first.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322715 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cShow your team what great leadership looks like by doing it yourself.\u201d<br data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2423\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2480\">Rachel Martin, Executive Vice President of Operations<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>8. Listen to Understand<\/h3>\n<p>When you truly listen, you uncover the real needs of your clients and workers.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322716 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey\u2019ll tell you how to succeed\u2014if you\u2019re paying attention.\u201d<br data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2662\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2702\">Isaiah Page, Regional Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>9. Communication Is Everything<\/h3>\n<p>Clarity and consistency are essential when managing people and schedules.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-322717\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We stand out by being real people who communicate clearly and consistently.\u201d<br data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2902\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2946\">Jessica Hawkins, Regional Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>10. Be Solution-Focused, Not Reactive<\/h3>\n<p>Leadership means staying calm, finding solutions, and moving forward.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322711 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-3-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-3.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cStay calm, lead with solutions, and keep your team aligned.\u201d<br data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3133\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3179\">Elizabeth Tomczak, Regional Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>11. Treat People the Way You Want to Be Treated<\/h3>\n<p>Respect, empathy, and kindness create a foundation of trust.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322715 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cStaffing is a people-first business. When you lead with respect, it comes back tenfold.\u201d<br data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3395\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3452\">Rachel Martin, Executive Vice President of Operations<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>12. Create Your Own Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p>Growth doesn\u2019t come to you\u2014you go after it.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322713 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo one hands you a path. You make one by showing up, doing the working, learning from your mistakes, and celebrate the wins.\u201d<br data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3628\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3669\">Kim McGuire, Executive Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>13. Give Yourself Grace<\/h3>\n<p>Mistakes happen\u2014what matters is how you grow from them.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322716 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s room to grow through every mistake. Come back stronger.\u201d<br data-start=\"3829\" data-end=\"3832\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3872\">Isaiah Page, Regional Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>14. Go the Extra Mile<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"4071\">Those little extra efforts are what turn clients into partners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"4071\"><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322711 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-3-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-3.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"4071\">\u201cShowing people you care is what sets you apart.\u201d<br data-start=\"4022\" data-end=\"4025\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"4027\" data-end=\"4071\">Elizabeth Tomczak, Regional Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>15. Stay Calm Under Pressure<\/h3>\n<p>Your composure during challenges sets the tone for your team.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322714 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cStressful moments define leaders. Keep your emotions in check and lead with clarity.\u201d<br data-start=\"4263\" data-end=\"4266\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"4268\" data-end=\"4306\">Erin Karim, Executive Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>16. Enjoy the Ride<\/h3>\n<p>This industry is hard\u2014but it\u2019s also deeply rewarding.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-322717\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s nothing like connecting people with opportunities and watching them thrive. It\u2019s why we do what we do.\u201d<br data-start=\"4466\" data-end=\"4469\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"4471\" data-end=\"4513\">Jessica Hawkins, Regional Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>17. Trust Your Instincts<\/h3>\n<p>Quick, confident decisions are part of the job\u2014lean on your experience.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322712 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou usually know the right thing to do. Trust yourself to make the call.\u201d<br data-start=\"4699\" data-end=\"4702\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"4704\" data-end=\"4745\">Brandy Slusher, Regional Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>18. Be Willing to Get Uncomfortable<\/h3>\n<p>Growth and innovation often live just outside your comfort zone.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-322717\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t shy away from challenges. That\u2019s where the growth is.\u201d<br data-start=\"4922\" data-end=\"4925\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"4927\" data-end=\"4969\">Jessica Hawkins, Regional Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>19. Invest in the Right People<\/h3>\n<p>Hiring and developing a strong team lays the foundation for everything else.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322713 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe right team can move mountains. Support them, trust them, grow with them.\u201d<br data-start=\"5170\" data-end=\"5173\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"5175\" data-end=\"5214\">Kim McGuire, Executive Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>20. Not Everyone Will Want It as Much as You<\/h3>\n<p>You can support and encourage\u2014but motivation must come from within.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322715 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou can\u2019t want success more than someone else wants it for themselves.\u201d<br data-start=\"5414\" data-end=\"5417\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"5419\" data-end=\"5474\">Rachel Martin, Executive Vice President of Operations<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>21. Ask. Always Ask.<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t leave opportunities on the table\u2014ask for what you want.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322715 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe worst they can say is no. The best? That\u2019s where the magic happens.\u201d<br data-start=\"5645\" data-end=\"5648\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"5650\" data-end=\"5705\">Rachel Martin, Executive Vice President of Operations<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>22. Keep Evolving<\/h3>\n<p>Staffing and hospitality never stop changing\u2014and neither should we.<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-322718 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-4-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-4.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSuccess in this industry means learning, growing, and adapting\u2014always.\u201d<br data-start=\"5878\" data-end=\"5881\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"5883\" data-end=\"5923\">Shared wisdom from our leadership team<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"5925\" data-end=\"5928\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"5930\" data-end=\"5957\"><strong data-start=\"5934\" data-end=\"5957\">What\u2019s Your Lesson?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5959\" data-end=\"6184\">We\u2019ve built our company on these values\u2014and the people who live them every day. 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