Today, Women's Initiative for Networking and Knowledge (WINK), an SPA Employee Resource Group, hosted a 90-minute executive leadership panel with CEO Rich Sawchak and President Terry Benedict. This panel, held in SPA's Freedom Center and virtually, was moderated by WINK Co-Chair Meghan Englert. Rich and Terry discussed the trajectories of their careers and fielded thought-provoking questions about their definition of leadership, how they stay mindful of who is at the table and who is missing, and what strategies SPA has in place to create further diversity throughout the company. Rich discussed his personal interest in challenging gender and leadership stereotypes. Both men related personal examples of life- or career-changing experiences they’ve had over the years, offering a window into how they’ve been formed as leaders. They also emphasized the need for every person to own their own career and not be pigeon-holed into a job that isn’t the right fit. SPA’s commitment to leading with integrity, ensuring a diverse workforce, and supporting work-life balance came through loud and clear during the session. Thank you, Rich and Terry, for this enriching session, with special thanks to WINK leadership for organizing the event. #WeAreSPA #WINK #paneldiscussion
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