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My first journey into Leadership was all about me. I was a 25-year-old who learned quickly and delivered - so, I somehow found my way into a manager role. I thought being smart, motivated, and being able to execute, made you a leader. It worked until times got tough. Quite a bit of heartache and a semi-successful business later, I learned that showing People the path forward with knowledge alone, didn't actually win them over. I couldn't lead them because our relationship was based on my needs - not theirs. I learned leading with LUV and a Servant's Heart is the only way to truly lead. I am so blessed to have learned those lessons and now have the opportunity to lead our Technology Recruiting Team at Southwest Airlines. Our team is the best Team I've ever been on. We've got a Team built on trust, collaboration, innovation, caring, and general LUV for each other. We've got a Team that shows up for each other with the intent to make each other's day better and lend a hand. Success is thought of as a Team sport; we only win if we all cross the finish line. It takes every single one of us to make our Team what it is. The Technology Recruiting Team hires the best technical talent and finds them a home they LUV at Southwest Airlines! Reach out to me if you are looking to make a change in your career or looking to make an impact at an organization and want more at work. Where you spend most of your day should be a place you LUV. I believe that every employee deserves a path to success and the opportunity to make a difference within their role. So, let's start. It all begins with one conversation.