{"id":3960,"date":"2021-03-15T13:46:30","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T17:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lgcassocprod.wpengine.com\/?p=3960"},"modified":"2023-06-23T18:38:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T18:38:49","slug":"women-in-staffing-answer-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/es\/women-in-staffing-answer-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Women in Staffing Answer Questions for Women\u2019s History Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Women\u2019s History Month<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, we\u2019re proud to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">highlight<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> amazing <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">women in staffing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">h<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eir\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">accomplishments that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">help\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">make the world a better place.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Women\u2019s History Month traces back to the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Women%27s_History_Month\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">first<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0International Women\u2019s Day in 1911<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and since then has<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0transformed into\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the month-long\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">celebration<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0we know and love.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In honor of International Women\u2019s Day (March 8) and Women\u2019s History Month, we wanted to shine a spotlight on the women o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0LGC\u2019s executive\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">team that work tirelessly to provide support and guidance t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hroughout our company<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. They\u2019ll be answering questions and sharing advice on how they got to where they are today.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before getting into the Q+A, let\u2019s learn a little bit about these incredible women in staffing: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leadership bio\u2019s<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-310980 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FINAL_Rachel-Martin-1-300x225-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><br \/>\nRachel Martin<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">VP of Operations<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rachel has been w<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ith\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LGC since 2010<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0where she worked her way up from staffing manager to VP. Her hospitality and foodservice e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">xperience combined with a hard work ethic has made her an unstoppable force at LGC.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-310982 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FINAL_Jaime-Horning-300x225-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><br \/>\nJaime Horning<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Senior Regional VP<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jaime started her career with LGC in 2006 and is the second longest-working employee\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">at our company<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Her success at LGC has been because of her drive, compassion<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and desire to be successful but mostly because of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">her\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">love\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the candidates and the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lients.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-310983 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FINAL_Erin-Dalton-300x225-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><br \/>\nErin Dalton<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regional Vice President<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Erin has a very strong background in the hospitality industry with 10+ years of experience in both hotels and restaurants. In her 4 years with LGC, she has made a huge impact on op<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">erations and client\/candidate relationships.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-310984 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FINAL_Kim-Mcguire-300x225-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><br \/>\nKim McGuire<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regional Vice President<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kim has more than 20 years of hands-on experience in the hospitality industry and oversees our home branch of Indianapolis. She has\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a true\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">passion<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and dedication to the industry which is why she\u2019s bee<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n so valuable to LGC since she started in 2009.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-310985 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FINAL_Brittany-Sullivan-1-300x225-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><br \/>\nBrittany Hunter\u00a0<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">VP of Client Relations<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brittany joined our team in 2011 and instantly knew that LGC\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">was\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">where she belong<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. With a background in hospitality and events, she\u2019s the perfect fit for mana<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ging the success of our clients, candidates, and internal managers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-310986 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-8-300x225-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><br \/>\nShawnda Trout<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Corporate Controller<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shawnda has\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">led<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0LGC\u2019s accounting division for the last 6 years and is a staple of our corporate team.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She has extensive background in the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">accounting industry\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and has brought excellent leadership skills and financial insight to LGC.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Six Women in Staffing Answer Questions for Women\u2019s History Month<\/strong><\/p>\n<h6><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Who is the most influential woman you know?<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brittany:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">g<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ran, Jessi Sullivan. She was a mother of 4 that wanted to work in a time when this was considered taboo. With no college degree or major professional experience, she was able to work her way up to becoming the first female Director of Finance (and female Director period) for the county I grew up in. She was self-taught, worked extremely hard, and did not take a single ounce of BS from any of the men that grossly outnumbered her along the way. I have had strangers approach me more than once to tell me that she pulled no punches and that she was the best boss they ever had. She also took chances on people without the proper resumes; lots of which were also women. My mother was one of those women and that is how she met my dad. She is also likely the reason I developed an affinity for heels. I remember on days where she would pick me up from school just hearing her clicking down the hall and knowing she was a total boss.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Erin:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My mom. She\u2019s been the best example of a strong, confident, successful woman throughout my life. She taught me to stand up for myself when I need to, be confident in who I am, and never settle for less than what I deserve.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jaime:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My great\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">unt Joanna. She was one of the first women executives for Sylvania when they were headquartered in Emporium<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Pennsylvania in the 1940\u2019s-1950\u2019s. She started as an administrative assisted during\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WW<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2 timeframe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Later she took a job opportunity to relocate to San Jose<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0California while working for Sylvania\u2019s HQ. To hear the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">stories<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0she has of her career path are invaluable to me. She made some very tough choices to get where she is (not having children being one of them). She has really helped in more ways th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n one with my education, work<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and family.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kim:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I would have to say my mother. She has taught me a lot in life and always told me I could accomplish and be anything I wanted to be. She told nothing would be handed to me, but that all hard work is recognized and rewarded. She has always been there for me and with praise and strength we have gotten through a lot. My father passed away last year, and they had been married for 59 years. It was very difficult on us, but each day I see how strong she is and how much I admire her. I couldn\u2019t imagine not having her to talk to daily.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What have been your barriers and how did you overcome them?<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jaime:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I was the first person in my family to attend college. Because of this, I really did not know where to start on how to get to a major university. I had assistance from my high school business teacher Dr. Sherry Malizia. She is one of the most amazing and incredible teachers I had.\u00a0 She saw potential in my business skills that I demonstrated.\u00a0 She helped me\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">look into<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0colleges and researched the career paths for me. Without her assistance and confidence in me, I would not be where I am.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brittany:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I have to say that I have been extremely fortunate for the most part; particularly here at LGC. Being a woman here has been more asset than barrier and knowing that support system is built in makes me feel super proud to work here. I have experienced barriers in other parts of my life that help me realize how great it is to be a woman at LGC. I cherish it!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Erin:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I would say my biggest barrier so far has been allowing people to take advantage of me. I used to shy away from confrontation so I would accept behavior that was unacceptable to avoid being in difficult situations. I\u2019m still working on overcoming that, but I have gotten so much better by setting my expectations up front and sticking to them. I just\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0remind myself that if someone can\u2019t meet my expectations, they may be better off working for another manager who will accept that behavior.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What makes you a good leader?<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shawnda:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I believe two of my strengths as a leader are my ability to build relationships and teach\/share knowledge with others.\u00a0 To be a good leader you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0know your team and what makes them tick, plus I just naturally enjoy getting to know people, so this comes easily.\u00a0Having the ability to effectively teach your team members the skills needed to be successful in their position is not only essential, but also rewarding when you see them succeed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rachel:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I like to think that I am fair and shoot it straight. I try to be a resource to all, to share my knowledge and experiences with others, so we can all learn from them. I want everyone to succeed at their dreams, sometimes more than them, and that is sometimes challenging to admit. I want to see others excel in their roles.\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I like to learn new things and new ways to do things, I am open to hearing others input and try to find the most efficient way to do tasks. I admit when I am wrong. I apologize when I should. I am not perfect, nor will I ever pretend to be. I am human, and have good days and bad, and I own them. I own my\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">responsibilities,<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0I own my successes and I own my failures.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kim:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Honesty is very important to me. I am upfront and people know what they get with me. I would never ask anyone to do anything that I haven\u2019t or wouldn\u2019t do myself.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Erin:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I am kind, compassionate, generous, and lead by example. I am not \u201cabove\u201d anything we do at LGC. I don\u2019t expect anyone to do anything that I wouldn\u2019t do. Plus, I\u2019d like to think I am\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pretty fun<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to work with!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jaime:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My beliefs start with understanding people and where they are coming from. Recognizing people\u2019s skill sets is something that is very important to me. Leading by example from a professional level is also something that I make sure is demonstrated daily.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brittany:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I think it is because I put my faith in our people to lead themselves first, and I always try to meet everyone exactly where they are. I strive to be a safe place for people to bounce their ideas and to build their confidence to match their actual level of badassery. My number one motivator is to help \u2013 specifically to help people find their way to becoming their strongest self at work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What advice do you have for young women who want to be in a leadership position?<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rachel:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Go after your dreams, no matter what they are. Know that you have what it takes to be successful in anything you set your sights on, don\u2019t let anyone box you in, including your own self.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brittany:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are also a people pleaser, do not let those fears of \u201cmaking waves\u201d stop you from being your authentic self<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Share your ideas! Tell people the truth, even when it is uncomfortable or hard. Once I fully realized that I truly had that ability [at LGC], I feel like my career truly began.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shawnda:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My advice to young women would be to always believe in yourself, and to\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">never let anyone stand in your way or dampen your dreams<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0Work hard, be confident in your beliefs and decisions, take responsibility when you make mistakes, and show compassion towards others.\u00a0In my opinion, these things will carry you farther than anything learned in a\u00a0textbook.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jaime:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do what it takes to \u201cknow who you are\u201d. Understand your strengths and vulnerabilities. Do not change to please others. Make smart and professional choices. Most importantly, continue to educate yourself personally and professionally.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Erin:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Work hard every day, be open to criticism (good and bad), and know that it\u2019s OK to fail. Also, you don\u2019t have to be a robot. Be emotional and stand up for what you think is right no matter who it might anger or upset.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kim:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Work hard and face every challenge<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 don\u2019t run away. Nothing is easy in life, but with commitment and strength we can be anything we want to be.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why do we need more women in leadership?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brittany:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Because girls RULE!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shawnda:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We need more women in leadership for the diversity they provide.\u00a0We all know that men and women work differently, and I truly believe we need the perspectives, knowledge and work ethic of both to get the greatest result.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Erin:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Women are strong. We think with both our heads and our hearts. My favorite quote is from the Notorious RBG\u2026 &#8220;Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn&#8217;t be that women are the exception.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jaime:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The overall number of women in top business roles is still painfully low. A recent poll suggests that only 5% of CEOs of major corporations in the US are women. This is something that I hope to see change in my lifetime. As a Mother of 3 (all under 10 years old), what we go through to have a family and work balance is very difficult to maintain. The amount of pressure that we have\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on a daily basis<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is incredible.\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But we can do it and we must continue to recognize women so our daughters can go farther than us.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p>LGC is proud to work with the most incredible women in staffing who make up a majority of our leadership team. 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