Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

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Thought Leadership

Finding Empathy as a Leader

We cannot work through all items in our safe leader bubble — it is unhealthy and often unproductive.

March 4, 2024

Active listening — not only hearing but listening — is a skill that helps us understand the needs of our clients, coworkers, family and friends. In a business relationship, that translates to using empathy to be aware of and sensitive to the thoughts and feelings of others.

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Women in Leadership

Providing Feedback

Create a strong, confident and productive workplace by leading from a place of honesty and desire to help employees succeed.

December 4, 2023

Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

Performance reviews can be stressful for employees — and their managers. To alleviate the stress, discuss their performance throughout the year. Listen to what they need to be successful, even if you don’t agree. You’ll retain more employees if you help in their professional growth.

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Women in Leadership

Celebrating Generations

It is powerful to be a part of a cross-generational team that works together, but it was hard work to get there.

October 2, 2023

Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

Most businesses have a diverse generational culture, but how do people of these age groups work together? They have different life experiences and views on work-life balance. Read how Jill Imig, a millennial department leader, works with her diverse-age team.

Women in Leadership

Trust Is Important

Your team can lose confidence in you as a leader; regaining it requires treating team members with honesty, integrity and respect.

September 4, 2023

Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

Jill Imig explains her use of Stephen M.R. Covey’s trust principles to strengthen confidence in her as a leader by treating team members with honesty, integrity and respect.

Women in Leadership

Communication Is Key

Remember to speak up immediately when your needs or expectations are unmet.

June 1, 2023

Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

A project meeting can easily derail when people who speak up aren’t heard or people with issues don’t speak up. Read on to learn why it’s important to keep talking to ensure your project needs are met.

Women in Leadership

Lighten Your Load

In removing the weight off my shoulders and being organized in small ways, I’ve noticed a huge shift in my mental and physical health.

April 3, 2023

Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

Our lives are full of responsibilities and tasks that it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Sharing the load with colleagues and family reduces stress and positively impacts our mental and physical health.