Did you know that at Leader Lunch YWCA recognizes “Leaders in the Workplace” too? This initiative allows St. Louis area companies and organizations to recognize, motivate and cultivate their outstanding women employees and other women leaders for their contributions.
On October 19, we hosted the Academy of Leaders reception where we were able to speak with Janet Brinkmann, Manager of Securities Processing at Scottrade, about being honored as a “Leader in the Workplace.”
Q: What does it mean to be nominated as a leader in the workplace?
A: It’s very nice to be nominated, although at first I didn’t know what that meant. As the nominating committee explained to me, it is a true honor to be nominated and then elected by the executive committee. That made me realize how much of an honor it is to be awarded. There are not a whole lot of women I’m in line with now, so that’s why it’s such an honor.
Q: What are the criteria to be nominated and then awarded?
A: Some of the criteria are that you have excelled in your current job or with a specific project, you’ve moved up in the ranks of the company, or you’ve excelled in your overall career.
Q: What is your position with Scottrade?
A: I’m a manager with the securities processing team.
Q: Have you been involved with the YWCA before?
A: I have not personally, but I understand that Scottrade has been involved for at least the past six years.
Q: Now that you are involved with the YWCA, what do you think?
A: I think the YWCA’s programs are very encouraging to the youth out there and can help them improve their lives and get back on their feet. I think it’s a great organization and I’m glad to be involved.
Q: What do you think are the characteristics of a leader?
A: Someone who listens to what you have to say, cares about what you have to say, and can help make things happen for you.
Q: Are you attending Leader Lunch 2011?
A: Yes, absolutely I will be there.
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