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“Gracious Gals Win; The Underestimated Strength of Kindness”

“Gracious Gals Win; The Underestimated Strength of Kindness”

Women have often been accused of being too “nice” or too “kind” in the business world especially, kindness has been confused with one’s inability to make unpopular decisions, take a stand, and get things done. We’ll explore the roots of where this intrinsically false notion got started, how being nice is one of the most crucial business strengths today and explore ways to ensure our kindness is never mistaken for a lack of assertiveness

Jen joined My Business Resource, a human resources consulting firm headquartered in Grove City in 2020 as an HR Consultant. She currently serves as Client Services Director, where she is responsible for leading strategic client conversations, guiding the team of HR consultants, developing new strategies, and ensuring that clients receive exceptional service at every touch point with My Business Resource Jen received her Bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and her MBA from The Ohio State University, and is SHRMCP and PHR certified In her free time, you can find Jen on her Peloton bike, digging in the garden, volunteering at CHA Animal Shelter or undertaking any home improvement project that doesn’t involve plumbing or electrical work. She lives in Gahanna with her husband Dan and their four badly-behaved cats.

MBA, PHR and SHRM -CP who excels at establishing rapport and relationship building within a multitude of industries, including education, manufacturing, construction, distribution and professional services. Experienced in supporting strategic HR initiatives to help companies improve performance, using practical methodologies and approaches to deliver efficient programs to accomplish business objectives.