How Did She Get a VP Job Without Applying?! | Jennifer Harrison - SupplyHouse VP

Every skilled professional needs the right tools to succeed → Get the right tool for YOU at SUPPLY HOUSE — Use code SL5 for 5% off!🎧 In this episode:This week on Sparky Life, we’re breaking barriers — and glass ceilings — with Jennifer Harrison, Vice President of Merchandising at SupplyHouse. Jennifer didn’t apply for her executive role. Her CEO created the position for her after one conversation. In a field where less than 7% of leadership roles are held by women, her story is not just rare — it’s revolutionary.💥 Inside the episode: • The moment her leadership potential was spotted — before she saw it in herself • Why introverts make exceptional leaders in construction • The power of writing your own “permission slip” • What it really takes to lead in a male-dominated industry • How to smash through imposter syndrome • The “old school” leadership style that’s keeping good people silent — and how to change it • Why SupplyHouse has one of the most collaborative, modern cultures in construction • Her advice to the shy, quiet woman who doesn’t see her own potential (yet)This episode is a masterclass in transformative leadership — and a permission slip for every woman who thinks she has to wait to be chosen. You don’t. You already are.⸻⏱ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Welcome to Sparky Life00:17 – Only 6% of Leadership Roles Are Held by Women00:26 – How Jennifer’s CEO Created Her VP Role01:10 – From Introvert to Executive02:51 – Do Women Wait Too Long to Lead?06:40 – Writing Yourself a Permission Slip07:46 – Women Leading Differently: Transformational vs Transactional10:45 – Leah’s Journey from Shy to Leading Crews11:37 – Why Presence in a Room Matters12:09 – Building Culture at SupplyHouse14:11 – Why Chasing Money Isn’t the Goal15:17 – If You’re at a Toxic Company: Leave17:05 – Mistakes, Pivots, and CEO-Level Support20:00 – Gaining Confidence as a Leader23:30 – Why Collaboration Is So Rare in Construction24:11 – Gatekeeping, Fear, and the 2008 Scarcity Mindset26:22 – How to Build a Team That Speaks Up29:02 – A Message for Shy Women With Big Potential31:53 – “Leadership Is a Choice, Not a Title.”38:39 – Final Words of Empowerment39:36 – The Sparky Life: Subscribe & Share!👇 Follow for more blue collar badassery every Thursday!SPARKY LIFE Podcast on SPOTIFYSPARKY LIFE Podcast on APPLE👇 WATCH the episodes on YOUTUBE!SPARKY LIFE on YOUTUBE⸻📲 Stay Connected:Instagram: @sparkylifeofliaTikTok: @sparkylifeoflia⸻🛠 Huge thanks to our sponsor: SupplyHouseGet the best tools & supplies → www.supplyhouse.comUse code SL5 for 5% off!Support the show

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