When I stepped into my role, I standardized many processes in order to be more forward-looking. We’ve worked together with the leadership team to implement controls and long-term financial planning. These changes have allowed us to better strategize and identify areas of improvement and better serve our clients.
It means not only defining the problem but bringing to the table a way to resolve it. A lot of times people can point out a problem, but they can’t solve it. A solutionist is able to identify how to overcome the issue and actually get it taken care of.
An oleander because it reminds me of my childhood. I have always had one in my yard, ever since I’ve had a house. I was raised in California and Oleanders are everywhere in Northern California.