JJ Pace, MBA’s Post

I recently celebrated my 11-year work anniversary! It's been an incredible journey alongside David Stophel and our leadership team. I take immense pride in the growth and development of the accounting and HR teams that I collaborate with. Witnessing my colleagues grow professionally over the years has been truly rewarding. Here's to 11 more years! Pamela L Jefferies Rod Beard Michelle Stowe Service Pros Installation Group, INC. Emergency Restoration Xperts (ERX)

I am proud of my team for their resilience and camaraderie. Recently, we had a team member transition to a new role with a different company. Instead of feeling defeated, the team came together, devised a plan, and embraced the change positively. Furthermore, the team showcased their support by getting a congratulations gift for the departing member. Celebrating achievements and showing appreciation are fundamental aspects of being part of a strong and cohesive team. Pamela L Jefferies Michelle Stowe #Teamwork #SupportiveCulture #CelebratingWins #ServicePros #crumblcookies

I wish I would've learned this earlier in my career.

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the CFO Leadership Council Spring Leadership Conference. It was a week filled with learning, connections, and endless motivation. Reflecting on this enriching week, I am grateful: - For the CFO Leadership Council - To the event organizers - For the impactful connections established - For the wealth of information shared - To the inspiring speakers and their generosity in sharing their insights - For being part of a company that prioritizes and supports professional development - For the incredible team that I have the pleasure of working with The CFO Leadership Council Service Pros Installation Group, INC. #CFO #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #Gratitude

Exactly Who is the Idiot Here? This newsletter article excerpt spoke to me. When I was younger, I thought this many times....Fortunately, my mindset shifted many years ago. Have you had this thought recently or heard someone with this attitude? If so, this short article is worth a read. Exactly Who is the Idiot Here? by Steve Keating Hint…there are no idiots! I received a call from someone the other day asking for ideas on how they could build better relationships with their work colleagues. They were really struggling in this area because they don’t like working with people who are idiots. Idiot was their choice of words, not mine. I began by asking how committed they were to improving their relationship with co-workers. They said they were very committed. I asked how they came to be “very” committed. They didn’t understand my question so I asked what caused them to become committed enough today to ask for help. I pointed out that they could have asked yesterday or last week or last month. They replied that it had been recommended by their supervisor that they figure out a way to have these “better relationships.” That would be important if they hoped to advance within the company. So then I asked if they could tell when talking with others if the person they were talking with thought they were an idiot. They answered yes. I asked how they could tell and they answered, “you just can.” Then I asked if that was some special gift of insight they possessed or if they thought other people could sense that as well. They said they would stop thinking of others as idiots when they stopped being idiots. So I went back to my questioning. I asked how they interacted with people who treated them with disrespect, almost as if they were say… an idiot. A bit more silence before I heard “I’ll treat “them” better when they treat me better.” I asked again about that commitment level. They said they wanted a leadership position in their company and they knew they needed better relationships to get it. I told them that they already have a leadership position they just have to use it. Step one would be treating ALL PEOPLE, with respect. I said that would be easier to do if we realize that everyone knows something we don’t and we can learn from anyone. It’s unlikely we’re actually working with idiots. We are working with people who think differently than we do because their life experiences are different. They don’t know less than we do, they know different than we do. That means we can learn from them, learn from anyone. When we change our mindset from one of “people are idiots” to one of “I can learn from anyone” our relationships improve dramatically. If you want better relationships with other people then don’t try to change them. Change your thinking about them. If you want a higher position of leadership you should understand that you must lead from where you are before you can lead from somewhere else. 68 Ventures

Everyday we have the opportunity to be the "boss" that changes lives. Be the "leader" that is a positive influence on lives.

After 28 years of off-and-on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training, I am proud to announce that I have finally received my black belt! I started my journey with no colored belts to learn from, watching VHS tapes of Renzo Gracie and training with other white belts at a TKD and JKD school. It was a slow start, but I never gave up. Between family, grad school, and career choices, I persevered, reminding myself that "the journey is the destination." I owe a great deal of thanks to all of my past and current training partners, as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a team sport. I am grateful that my son was there to share the moment with me. #blackbeltbjj #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj

Just wrapped up an incredible 3-day quarterly Director conference! It's amazing to see how this team levels up each quarter and never ceases to impress me. The amount of knowledge and growth that was shared during this conference was truly inspiring. Looking forward to seeing what this team accomplishes in the upcoming quarter! Service Pros Installation Group, INC. #DirectorConference #TeamGrowth #Inspiring #QuarterlyUpdate #Servicepros Kyle Reece Andy Kurtas Justin Wood Amanda Dotson Chuck Urban Joel Hurlburt Laura Lingerfeldt Katie Hill Josh Salter Billy Miller Robert Humeston

Great advice.