My husband left his corporate job in the Spring of 2016 when our firstborn was six months old. Hungry for more #girlpower inspo? Links to the news stories in the comments. "There's nothing to fear in trying something that isn't stereotypically a woman's job.” - Heather Yurka, Quality Inspection Manager □ Taylor Morrison has long seen women's value in making a house a home. A huge shoutout and thank you to Jaclyn Rygg, Erin (Kennedy) Kristick and Tara Shultz for securing such impactful coverage. Our communications team has been working behind the scenes and around the clock to amplify these women and the impact they’ve had on both their communities and the industry. These women have done just that, resulting in Taylor Morrison's most significant prime-time local market broadcast coverage to date. □♀️Īs a trained journalist myself, I admire the courage it takes to share one's journey publicly. In case you missed it, it’s #WomeninConstructionWeek. □️ Vegas: Construction workforce diversifies with increase of female workers (8 News Now) □️ Portland: Challenging industry norms during Women in Construction Week (KION Chanel 6) □️ Phoenix: 'Never be intimidated': Arizona women in construction build careers. □️ Denver: Women becoming a driving force in Colorado's construction industry: "I love my job." (CBS News) □️ Bay Area: Women building homes and careers (CBS News) This week, Taylor Morrison has been highlighted in several news stories across the country.
✔ Make big bets! For you, your team and your brand. Don’t assume they know what you know, because they don’t.
✔ Teach the organization why the work you’re doing matters. ✔ Cultivate champions and sponsors-both in and out of your organization.
So, first, let me say I will always make myself available to any aspiring marketing and communications professional (paying it forward is what it’s all about), and secondly, do these few things, and I know you’ll be well on your path to success. In the last week, I’ve had two really exhilarating conversations with some women leaders that I deeply admire-a superstar CMO that’s outside the industry and a current Taylor Morrison board member.īoth conversations left me feeling more in touch with my superpowers and the value I bring to the table (don’t underestimate the power of a pep talk people-my cup runneth over right now!), but also had me thinking about how much I needed that mentorship and sponsorship 10 years ago.