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.   Joining us today is Jody Richards, President at Process Technology, winner of the 2020 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of 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 Of The Year award represented to her and its impact on her team.    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 in to Episode 268 of Becoming Your Best and hear what Jody has to say about leadership, decisions, and goals.  Some Questions I Ask: Could you tell us a little bit about yourself? (2:28) How was the experience of winning the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award? (4:25) What are some things that made Process Technology successful? (8:44) If you look back at maybe one or two coolest experiences through your life, what would they be? (16:40) How do you juggle between running a company and having a family life with two babies? (22:06)  In This Episode, You Will Learn: The decision-making process when people don’t align with the company's values (8:25) The importance of following a direction while making decisions (13:05) Jody's most remarkable experiences along the way (16:52) Some of Jody's pro tips for 2021 (24:38)  Resources: Process Technology website  Connect with Jody: LinkedIn  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: support@becomingyourbest.com  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.