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MOST VISIONARY BUSINESS LEADER TRANSFORMING THE INDUSTRY 2025
Jane Lee Lee
Editors Insights
The Fortune Leader’s Edi on: Most Visionary Business Leader Transforming
the Industry 2025
In this exclusive feature, we proudly spotlight pioneering
leaders who are reshaping the future of business through innova on, purpose-driven strategy, and transforma ve leadership. These trailblazers are not only se ng new benchmarks in their industries but also inspiring a new era of excellence trailblazers who are redefining leadership across industries with innova on, purpose, and impact.
We are delighted to feature Jane Lee, Owner of RE/MAX Top Performers, featured on our cover as the “Most Visionary Business Leader Transforming the Industry 2025”. Jane’s leadership journey began with a clear mission to redefine excellence in real estate by delivering integritydriven, client-focused service. What started as a small, passionate team has grown into one of the na on’s most successful real estate groups. Jane’s strategic integra on of concierge-level service, data-driven marke ng, and a mentorship-focused culture has not only elevated client expecta ons but empowered countless agents to become top producers.
Under her leadership, RE/MAX Top Performers con nues to set new benchmarks in sales, service, and innova on. Jane believes in building more than just property por olios she’s commi ed to building communi es and crea ng legacies. Her story is a powerful reminder that visionary leadership, paired with empathy and discipline, has the poten al to transform industries and upli lives. We are proud to celebrate her extraordinary contribu ons to the business world.
We also highlight Erika Jordan, Owner and Director of Hyperbarics Orlando, who shares her exper se in the featured ar cle, “Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in 2025: Advancing Access, Safety, and Innova on.” Her insights reveal how this transforma ve therapy is gaining momentum as a vital tool in healing and wellness, thanks to breakthroughs in technology and accessibility.
We invite you to be inspired by their journeys, reflect on their insights, and join us in celebra ng the enduring brilliance of women transforming the business world.
Editor-in-Chief
Jane Lee 10
RE/MAXTopPerformerswasborn
outofadesiretoredefine excellenceintherealestate industry.WhenjaneLeefirstenteredthe business,shenoticedagapbetweenwhat clientsneededandwhatmanyagents delivered.Janesetouttobuildateamthat wouldprioritizeintegrity,innovation,and superiorclientservice.Overtime,what startedasasmallteamdrivenbyabold visiongrewintooneofthetop-performing realestategroupsinthenation.
TheInitialChallenge
Earlyon,thebiggestchallengewas buildingtrustbothwithclientsandwithin theteam.Therealestatemarketis competitive,andstandingoutrequires morethanresults;itrequiresconsistency andauthenticity.Janefocusedoncreating systemsthatensuredexcellenceatevery stepoftheclientjourneyandinvested heavilyintrainingandmentoring.Slowly butsurely,RE/MAXTopPerformershas builtareputationbasedonresultsand reliability
RedefiningIndustryStandard
Oneofthemostimpactfulinnovationshas beentheintegrationofhigh-level conciergeservicesintotherealestate experience.Fromprofessionalstagingto luxurymarketingcampaignstailoredfor eachproperty,RE/MAXTopPerformers treateverylistinglikeapremierbrand. Thishaselevatedclientexpectations acrosstheboardandhelpedthecompany consistentlysellpropertiesfasterandat higherprices.RE/MAXTopPerformers alsoleveragedataanalyticstotailorthe outreachandmarketing,allowingthe companytomovewithprecisionineven themostcompetitivemarkets.
ServicesOffered
JaneandherteambelieveindeliveringConcierge Service,UnparalleledMarketing,andUnmatched Results.Herfull-serviceapproachgoesfarbeyond listingahome—shetailorseverystepoftheexperience tomeettheindividualneedsofherclients.From relaunchingexpiredandcanceledlistingswithfresh strategyandrenewedenergy,tocoordinatingyard enhancementslikefreshmulchorstagingthatboosts curbappeal,herteamhandlesthedetailsthatmakea difference.Herin-housemarketingexpertscraftcustom campaignsthatattractqualifiedbuyers,andherextensive buyernetworkallowsustogenerateinterestbeforea homeevenhitsthemarket.Backedbyapassionate, hardworkingteam,shelistens,sheacts,andshe delivers—turningrealestategoalsintounmatched results.
Achievements
"Overthespanofhercareer,JaneLeehasbeen recognizedwithsomeofthehighesthonorsinreal estate,includingtheRE/MAXLuminaryofDistinction, LifetimeAchievement,CircleofLegends,HallofFame, PinnacleClubTeam,DiamondClub,Chairman'sClub, andPlatinumClubawards.In2024,herteamearned nationalandglobalrecognitionrankingNo.8amongall largeresidentialRE/MAXteamsintheU.S.andNo.15 worldwide.
Beyondaccolades,Janeisespeciallyproudofthe mentorshipcultureshehascultivatedwithinherteam. Througharobustin-housetrainingprogram,shehas helpeddozensofbrand-newagentsevolveintohighperformingproducers,offeringthemelitetools, personalizedcoaching,andunwaveringaccountability Manyofthoseagentshavesincelaunchedsuccessful businessesoftheirownalegacyofleadership developmentthatJaneconsidersoneofhergreatest professionalaccomplishments.”
KeyQualitiesofaLeader
Janehighlightsthatclarityofvision,emotional intelligence,andrelentlessdisciplineasoneofthefew qualitiesofaleader.Shealsoelaboratedthataleader
mustalsopossessthehumilitytolistenandthecourage toactdecisively.Intoday'sinterconnectedworld, culturalsensitivityandadaptabilityareequallyessential. Agreatleaderdoesnotjustdriveresultstheyuplift otherswhiledoingso.
SocietalandGlobalEffect
Janebelievessuccessshouldbemeasurednotjustby volumeorrevenue,butbythelivesthatimpact.Through mentorshipandcharitablework,Janeaimstoempower thenextgenerationofentrepreneurstobreakbarriersand createtheirownlegacies.Realestateismorethan propertyitisaboutbuildingcommunitiesandcreating generationalwealth.Janewantsherworktoinspire otherstoseewhatispossible.
AdvicetotheAspiringLeaders
Becourageous,yetremaingrounded.Gainaprofound understandingoftheculturalandeconomicenvironment, andprioritizebuildingrelationshipspriortoengagingin transactions.Janeemphasizestheimportanceof investingintechnology,whilealsorecognizingthe significanceoftrustandhumanconnection.Leadwith intention,asindividualsareinspiredbyvisionrather thanmerecommands.Furthermore,alwayskeepinmind thatconsistencyfosterscredibility.
TheFutureRoadmap
RE/MAXTopPerformersisfocusedonscaling sustainablywhiledeepeningtheimpact.Thatmeans expandingintonewmarkets,continuingtoinvestin cutting-edgetechplatforms,anddevelopingstrategic partnershipsbothnationallyandinternationally Internally,RE/MAXTopPerformersarealsofocusedon cultivatingleadershipateveryleveloftheorganization sothatthecompanycontinuetosetthestandardfor decadestocome.
EmilyHartstone
FROMTHEHARTMANAGEMENT:
helpclientsmaketheirbusinessesasuccess
Theconsultingindustry continuestogrowdueto increasedcomplexityin businessenvironments,technological advancements,andtheneedfor strategicguidance.Asorganizations faceeconomicuncertaintyandrapid technologicalchanges,theyturnto consultantsforexpertisein navigatingthesechallenges. Economicvolatility,including inflationandgeopoliticaltensions, impactsclientbudgetsandconsulting demand.Despitethis,companiesare prioritizinginvestmentinareaslike digitaltransformationand sustainability,whichdrives consultingopportunities.'FromThe HartManagement'isanawardwinninggroupofstrategists, marketers,analysts,accountants, planners,andadvocateswhothrive onsharingtheirexperienceand knowledgetohelpclientsmaketheir businessesasuccess.Thetrack recordprovesthatclear communicationandexerting collaborationwillboostthebottom line.
Theleadershipjourney
“Myleadershipjourneybeganwitha deeppassionforhelpingothersreach theirfullpotential,bothpersonally andprofessionally.Earlyinmy career,Irealizedthatleadership wasn'tjustaboutguidingateam towardacommongoal,butabout empoweringindividualstodiscover theirstrengthsandovercome challenges.Myexperiencewith overcominghealthchallengesand transitioningfromequestriandreams toentrepreneurialsuccessfuelledmy desiretocreateapeople-first consultingfirm.Iwantedtobuilda businesswhereeveryvoicemattered andwherethefocuswasonboth personalgrowthandprofessional excellence.Theinspirationfor becomingaleaderinmyfieldcomes fromagenuinecommitmentto shapingthefutureofempowerment, notjustformyself,butforeveryoneI havetheprivilegetoworkwith,” saysEmilyHartstone,Owner&CEO, FromtheHartManagement.
Thekeyqualitiesofaleader
“Intoday'sfast-pacedandeverevolvingbusinessworld,asuccessful leadermustembodyafewkey qualities.Firstandforemost, adaptabilityisessentialbeingopento changeandabletopivotquicklyin responsetonewchallengesor opportunities.Second,emotional intelligenceiscrucial,asitallows leaderstoconnectwiththeirteams onadeeperlevel,fosteringaculture oftrust,empathy,andcollaboration. Visionisanothervitalquality;a leadermustbeabletoseebeyondthe presentandinspireotherswitha clearandcompellingdirectionforthe future.Finally,integrityand authenticityarenon-negotiable. Leadersmustleadbyexample, stayingtruetotheirvaluesand principles,evenindifficulttimes. Thesequalities,combinedwitha genuinecommitmenttothegrowth andwell-beingofboththebusiness anditspeople,arewhatsetapart effectiveleadersintoday'scomplex businessenvironment.”
Client-orientedservices
FromTheHartManagement,LLC,a dynamicmulti-levelfirmwitha diverseportfolioacrossseveral industries.“Wespecializeinnonprofitandbusinessmanagement consulting,offeringtailored strategiesthatprioritizepeopleand purpose.Additionally,weoperatein theeventsindustryasafull-scale eventproductioncompany, deliveringmemorableexperiences thatresonatewithourclients'visions. Throughourplatform, HartCenteredLife,wehavealso expandedintotheself-improvement andpersonaldevelopmentspace, empoweringindividualstoachieve theirbestinlifeandbusiness.”
Advicetofutureleadersand
entrepreneurs
Myadvicetoleadersand entrepreneursaspiringtodrive innovationistostartbycultivatinga mindsetofcuriosityandopenness. Innovationthriveswhenyou're willingtoquestionthestatusquoand explorenewpossibilities,evenif theyseemunconventional. Encourageacultureof experimentationwithinyourteam, wherefailuresareseenasvaluable learningopportunitiesratherthan setbacks.
Anotherkeypieceofadviceistostay deeplyconnectedwiththeneedsand desiresofyourcustomersorclients. Themostimpactfulinnovationsoften comefromadeepunderstandingof thechallengespeoplefaceanda commitmenttosolvingthemin creativeways.Listenactively,gather feedback,andusethoseinsightsto guideyourinnovationefforts.
Finally,don'tbeafraidtoleadwith heartandpurpose.Innovationisnot justaboutcreatingsomethingnew; it'saboutcreatingsomething meaningful.Whenyoualignyour innovationswithyourcorevalues andthepositiveimpactyouwantto make,you'llnotonlydrivesuccessin yourfieldbutalsoinspirethose aroundyoutocontributetheirbest ideasandenergy.Remember,the mostsuccessfulinnovationsarethose thatresonatedeeplywithpeopleand makealastingdifference.
Beatingtheodds
“Oneofthemostsignificant challengesIfacedasaleaderwas
navigatingtheearlystagesofmy healthjourneywhilerunningand growingmybusiness.Being diagnosedwithLeukemiaand Graves'Diseasenotonlyposed personalchallengesbutalsorequired metorethinkhowIcouldeffectively leadmyteamandcontinueserving ourclientsduringsuchacritical time.Thekeytoovercomingthis challengewasembracing vulnerabilityandopen communication.Idecidedtobe transparentwithmyteamaboutwhat Iwasgoingthrough,whichallowed ustorallytogetherandfindnew waystosupportoneanother.Ialso leanedheavilyonmydailypractice oftheSilvaMethod,whichhelped memaintainapositivemindsetand focusonwhatIcouldcontrol,”adds Emily.
Thefutureroadmap
“Ourfutureroadmapisstrategically designedtobuildonourcurrent successeswhileexpandingour impactandreach.Intheshortterm, ourfocusisonenhancingthecore aspectsofourbusiness,including refiningourconsultingservices, scalingoureventproduction capabilities,andgrowingthe HartCenteredLife™platform.We're committedtodeepeningour relationshipswithclientsand stakeholders,implementing innovativesolutions,andleveraging technologytoimproveourservice delivery,”concludedEmily.
Er ika Jordan
D M S , E M T , C H T , C H S Founder of Hyperbaric Healing Treatment Center
Inrecentyears,hyperbaricoxygentherapy(HBOT)has
seenaremarkableevolution.Onceconsideredniche andreservedprimarilyforwoundhealingordivingrelatedinjuries,HBOTisgainingwidespreadrecognition foritsbenefitsintreatingneurological,inflammatory,and chronicconditions.Asthismomentumbuilds,itbecomes moreimportantthanevertoensurethefieldadvances responsibly,inclusively,andwithacommitmenttoquality care.
ClinicalResearchFuelingBroaderAcceptance
HBOT'sincreasinglegitimacyinmainstreammedicineis beingpropelledbyhigh-levelclinicalresearch.Onemajor milestoneisthe$28million,state-fundedclinicaltrialled bytheUniversityofSouthFlorida.Thisdouble-blind, randomizedcontrolledstudyisinvestigatingHBOT's effectsonveteranswithtraumaticbraininjuries(TBI).With participantsundergoing40sessions,theresultscouldhave wide-reachingimplicationsforinsurancecoverage,military medicine,andlong-termneurologicalcare.Studieslike thesebringcredibilityandmuch-neededdatatoatherapy thathasoftenstruggledformainstreamacceptance.
UnregulatedGrowthinthePrivateSector
Despiteitsmedicalpotential,theprivateHBOTsector remainshighlyinconsistent.Clinicsvarywidelyinsafety
standards,equipment,andpractitionertraining.Without strongregulation,theindustryrisksjeopardizingpatient safety.AtHyperbaricHealingTreatmentCenter,we emphasizerigoroustrainingandmedicaloversight.A hyperbaricfacilityisonlyassafeastheprofessionalswho operateit.That'swhyweadvocateforpatientstodotheir researchandensurethey'rereceivingtreatmentfrom certified,experiencedproviders.
NewTechnology,BetterOutcomes
TechnologicalinnovationisreshapinghowHBOTis delivered.Today'schambersareequippedwithprecise pressurecontrols,andsafetyredundanciesthatwerenot standardjustadecadeago.HBOTisincreasinglyused alongsideotherwellnessserviceslikeIVtherapy,functional medicine,andregenerativecare.Thisintegratedapproach enhancesoutcomes,especiallyforcomplex,chroniccases.
DevelopingtheNextGenerationofProviders
Oneofthemostrewardingpartsofmyroleismentoring studentsandearly-careerclinicians.Sincehyperbaric therapyisrarelytaughtintraditionalmedicalprograms, onboardingnewtalentrequiresintentionalmentorship.But it'sworththeinvestment.We'renotjustgrowinga workforce—we'recultivatingadvocatesforsafety, evidence-basedcare,andinnovation.
ALeadershipRoleRootedinPurpose
Asawomaninahighlyspecializedmedicalfield,I'mproud toleadabusinessbuiltoncompassion,professionalism,and personalconnection.IalsoserveasOperationsChairfor theAmericanCancerSociety'sMakingStridesAgainst BreastCancercommittee—aroleI'veheldfor7years.It hasconnectedmewithinspiringpeers,lifelongfriendships, andadeeperunderstandingofcommunity-basedhealing.
Womenacrosshealthcarearehelpingreshapetheindustry byprioritizingcommunication,empathy,andholistic leadership.Thesestrengths,onceconsideredsecondary,are nowseenasessentialinimprovingbothpatientoutcomes andworkplaceculture.
WhattheFutureHolds
Thenextfivetotenyearscouldbetransformativefor hyperbaricmedicine.IbelieveHBOTwillbeembraced morewidely—usedearlierintreatmentplans,offeredat moreaccessiblelocations,andbackedbystrongerclinical guidelines.Nationalconversations,includingonesparked byRobertF.KennedyJr.onexpandingHBOTaccess, indicatebroaderchangeiswithinreach.
MyvisionistobringHBOTtothepatientswhoneedit most—veterans,children,andunderservedpopulations navigatingcomplexmedicalconditions.Byfostering responsiblegrowth,interdisciplinarypartnerships,and science-drivenprotocols,wecanensurethistherapy continuestoevolveintooneofthemostimpactfultoolsin modernmedicine.
AuthorBio:
ErikaJordanisthefounderanddirectorofHyperbaric HealingTreatmentCenter,withlocationsinOrlandoand NewSmyrnaBeach,Florida.Sheholdscertificationsasa CertifiedHyperbaricTechnologist(CHT)andCertified HyperbaricSpecialist(CHS),withaclinicalbackgroundin diagnosticmedicalsonographyandemergencymedical services.Erikabringsoveradecadeofexperienceto advancinghyperbarictherapythroughsafepractice, education,andexpandedaccess.
RESHAPING THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY
TheRealEstatemarketinNorthAmericaisexpectedtoreach
avalueofUS$132.90tnby2024.ResidentialRealEstate holdsthelargestshareinthemarket,projectedtoreacha marketvolumeofUS$104.30tnin2024.Inaneraofunprecedented changeandinnovation,therealestateindustryisundergoinga transformationthatchallengestraditionalnormsandempowersboth agentsandconsumersalike.Thelandscapeisshifting,andaswe navigatethroughthesechanges,onecannothelpbutacknowledge thegrowingdiscontentwiththeconventionalcommission-based modelthathaslongbeenthecornerstoneofNorthAmericanreal estate.
“Ihavewitnessedfirsthandthechangingdynamicsoftherealestate industryandtheneedforaparadigmshift.Ouruniqueapproach, drivenbyacommitmenttoempoweringbothagentsandconsumers, positionsPropertyGuys.comasthefutureofrealestateinan industryhungryforchange,KenLeBlanc,”CEOof PropertyGuys.com.
AboutKenLeBlanc
KenLeBlancisavisionaryentrepreneurandthePresidentandCEO ofPropertyGuys.com,apioneeringrealestatemarketingfranchising
networkinNorthAmerica.Withacareer spanningcloseto25years,Kenhasnot onlychallengedestablishedindustry normsbuthasalsodedicatedhimselfto fosteringentrepreneurshipandbusiness growthinCanadaandbeyond.
In1998,Ken,alongwithaclassmate, recognizedthepotentialofhelping homeownersselltheirpropertiesprivately usingtheInternet.Withaninitial investmentoflessthanahundreddollars, theyfoundedPropertyGuys.com,creating arealestatemarketingprogramthathas sincebecomethelargestofitskindin NorthAmerica.Thecompanyhas consistentlyremainedattheforefrontof industrychange,franchisingleadership, andtechnologicalinnovation.
TheWaveofChange
Thetraditionalcommissionstructurein NorthAmericahascomeunderfirein recentyears.Consumersareincreasingly questioningthevaluetheyreceivein exchangeforheftycommissionfees.This growingdissatisfactionhaspavedtheway foralternativemodelsthatprioritize transparency,choice,andfairness. PropertyGuys.comisattheforefrontof thisrevolution,offeringasolutionthat challengesthestatusquo.
BeatingtheOdds
Oneofthekeychallengesfacedbyagents intheindustryisthepressuretojustify theircommissionrates.Inanagewhere informationisreadilyavailableonline, consumersarebecomingmoreinformed anddiscerning.Theyarequestioningthe traditionalmodelthatoftenresultsinhigh costswithoutcorrespondingbenefits. PropertyGuys.comfranchiseesprovidea compellingsolutionforagentswhowant toremainintherealestatebusinesswhile offeringmorechoicestoconsumers.Our modelallowsagentstobreakfreefrom theconstraintsofthetraditional commissionstructure,providingthem withtheflexibilitytoadapttothe changingneedsoftheirclients.By
aligningourinterestswiththoseofour agents,wecreateanenvironment wheresuccessissharedandfairness prevails.
JuxtaposingAuthenticity&Quality
Moreover,ourrealestateplatformis designedtoempowerconsumersby providingthemwiththetoolsand informationtheyneedtomake informeddecisions.Throughour innovativetechnologyanduserfriendlyinterface,PropertyGuys.com andourlicensedpartnersfacilitate directcommunicationbetweenbuyers andsellers,minimizingtheneedfor intermediariesandunnecessaryfees. Thisshifttowardsamoreconsumercentricmodelisnotonlyinlinewith currenttrendsbutalsopositions PropertyGuys.comasapioneerinthe industry
Aswemoveforward,agentsmust recognizethechangingexpectationsof consumersandadaptaccordingly PropertyGuys.comoffersafutureproofsolutionthatalignswiththe evolvingdynamicsoftoday'sreal estatemarket.Webelievethatweare advocatesforchange,ambassadorsof transparency,andchampionsof fairness.
TheFutureAhead
Inourquestfordynamicinnovation, weareactivelyseeking"Dynamic Duos"asfranchisees.Whetheritis partners,husbandandwifeteams, brothers,orsisters,theseduosembody theidealfranchiseefor PropertyGuys.com.Thesynergyand collaborativespiritofDynamicDuos perfectlyalignwithourvaluesand visionforthefutureofrealestate. DynamicDuosbringauniqueblendof skills,perspectives,andshared commitmenttoourmission.Their partnershipfostersastrongfoundation forsuccess,allowingthemtonavigate thechallengesofthisuber-competitive
industrytogether.PropertyGuys.com believesthatbyempoweringDynamic Duos,wenotonlyenhancethe effectivenessofourfranchisemodel butalsocontributetoamorediverse anddynamicrealestatelandscape.
Conclusion
Thetraditionalcommission-based modelisunderscrutiny,andconsumers aredemandingmorevaluefortheir money.PropertyGuys.comprovidesa forward-thinkingsolutionthat empowersagentstoadapttothese changingdemandswhileoffering consumersafairandtransparent alternative.Thefutureofrealestate liesinchoice,transparency,and fairness,andPropertyGuys.comis leadingthewayinshapingthisfuture,
Ken LeBlanc CEO
particularlywiththeDynamicDuos whobringanewdimensiontoour innovativeapproach.
AwardsandRecognitions
2019–2022:
Ÿ Canadian Franchise Association –Chairperson, Emeritus Committee
Ÿ Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award – Atlantic Finalist
Ÿ CFA - Franchisee Choice Award12 Years Running. One of only 7 Brands nationally to receive this recognition.
Ÿ VENN Innovation – Board of Directors – Chair
Ÿ CFE – Certified Franchise Executive
PropertyGuys.com
Jill Chr i ste nse n
Most Visionary Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author
TheInspirationalJourney
JillChristensendedicated22yearstohercareerinCorporateAmerica,ascending from entry-level management to an executive position.Although she appreciates theknowledgeandexperiencegainedduringthistime,Jillwasdeeplytroubledby the pervasive dysfunction she observed. Frequently, she would leave the office questioning, “How does this company generate profit?” and found that nearly everyone she encountered shared a sense of disillusionment with their jobs. She wasconvincedthatamoreeffectiveapproachexisted.
In 2009, Jill founded her business. Leveraging her background in Corporate America, where she managed Global Internal Communications, she acquired significantunderstandingofemployeeneedsintheworkplace.Byintegratingthis expertise with data on factors that drive employee performance, she crafted an effectivestrategy Thismethodologynowservesasthecornerstoneofherkeynote presentations,writtenworks,andconsultingofferings.
WhatisSuccessinBusinessandLeadership
Success, first and foremost, entails establishing a profitable enterprise through the act of assisting others. Jill prioritizes service over financial gain, dedicating her efforts to support leaders and organizations in need, trusting thatfinancialrewardswillnaturallyfollowand
theyhave.Secondly,successinvolvesthecapacitytodiscern thenextstepstotake.Jillrecognizesthatherplanandtiming arenotofparamountimportance;there'sagreaterplaninplay
Lastly, success encompasses personal development and upliftingthosearoundher Inaleadershiprole,itisessentialto pursuecontinuousgrowthandimprovement,whilecaringfor others and doing everything possible to facilitate their success.
KeyTakeawayfromtheSpeeches
"Prioritize people. Employees will only engage when they feelyourconcernforthem.Seniorleadersplayacrucialrole in establishing the culture of 'how we operate here.' It is essential for you to take initiative and if not, make way for others. There is a wealth of leadership potential within you that is ready to be unleashed. You have merely begun to explore your capabilities as a leader and the significant contributionsyoucanmaketoyourteam,"Jillremarked.
Role of leadership in Boosting Productivity, Retention, andCustomerSatisfaction
“As I just said, no one sets the stage more for 'how we do things here' (the definition of culture) than senior leaders. Whenyoumakepeopleapriority,theywillgototheendofthe Earth for you and the organization. And that incredible discretionary effort equates to increased productivity, retention,andcustomersatisfaction,”addedJill.
It also equates to the granddaddy of them all - profitable revenue growth. There is a direct correlation between how mucheffortemployeesgiveeachdayandbottom-lineresults. The most profitable companies in the world and the companies that are growing the fastest, have the most productive,inspired,andengagedemployees.
ChangethatManagersCanEnact
FacilitateFocusGroups.Managersoftenmakedecisionsthat affectindividualswithoutseekinginputfromthoseimpacted. Thisoversightcanbedetrimental.Toencourageemployeesto exceed expectations, it is essential to provide them with a platform to express their opinions and ensure they feel acknowledged After collecting feedback and making decisions,itisimportanttocommunicatetherationalebehind those choices. Explaining the reasoning is crucial, as it provides context. Context is vital because it helps the recipient understand the significance of the information, the
assumptionstoconsider(ordisregard),andaddsmeaningto thecommunication.
Books,Programs,andInitiatives
Jillhasrecentlycraftedakeynoteaddressfeaturingimportant new data from global employees, and she has also produced Edition Three of her acclaimed book, If Not You Who? CrackingtheCodeofEmployeeDisengagement.
JillhasalsobegunherroleasaspeakercoachatTheSpeaker Lab, where she trains emerging speakers on the realities of thisprofession,afieldsheispassionateabout.
Inadditiontothat,JillattunesherselftotheUniverse.Shehas faiththatnewopportunitieswillariseandthatindividualswill enter her life who are destined to assist her in various ways. Sheisfullyconvincedthattherearegreaterplansinstorefor her.
Achievements
From time to time, following Jill's keynote presentation, a member of the audience approaches her with the statement, “We need to improve our culture, and we would like your support throughout the entire process.” In such cases, Jill engages in a one-year consulting contract to assist the organizationintransformingitsculture.
Jill has assisted every organization she collaborates with in achieving a double-digit increase in their employee engagement scores within a year. Her most notable achievement? She enabled a medical center to elevate its employee engagement from 47 percent to 87 percent in just sixmonths.
Jilltakesprideinassertingthatherstrategyiseffectiveacross allindustries,ineverynation,andamongeverygenerationof employees.
FutureRoadmap
"This is not my journey; it is guided by a higher power.The Universe holds my blueprint. I remain attentive to what lies ahead, embracing the uncertainty with enthusiasm. I sense that greater opportunities await me, a feeling deep within. I ampreparedandfilledwithgratitude,"concludedJill.
Loly Loly Vadassery Vadassery
AtDatamaticsBusinessSolutionsLtd.(DBSL),our
corephilosophyissimple:"Wetakecareofour people,andthepeopletakecareofthebusiness." Thisguidingprincipledriveseverythingwedo,fromour commitmenttoflexibleworkarrangementstooursupport systemsdesignedtoempowerourteam.
AsaleaderinB2Bdata,demandgeneration,andbusiness intelligencesolutions,weofferacomprehensivesuiteof servicesincludingfinanceandaccountingsolutionsfor CPAs,B2Bsalesandmarketing,businessprocess transformation,andtechnologyoutsourcingforFortune 1000clientsacrossvariousindustries.Ourinvestmentin peopleleadership,cutting-edgetechnology,andoperational excellenceismatchedbyourdedicationtobuildingstrong clientrelationshipsandmaintaininghighstandardsof corporategovernance.
Missionandvision
“AtDatamaticsBusinessSolutions(DBSL),ourmission andvisionarestraightforward.Weaspiretobealeaderin theBusinessProcessManagement(BPM)industryby helpingbusinessesleveragetechnologywhilekeepingthe humantouchatthecenter Webelieveourgreatestassets areourpeople,deservingofthebesttoolsandresourcesto thrive.Thatiswhyweinvestinthelatesttechnology;AI,
automation,andmoretoempowerthemtoreachnew heightsofcreativityandstrategicthinking.
OurvisionistobearecognizedleaderintheBPMindustry, butmoreimportantly,atrustedpartnerforbusinessesofall sizes.Webuildstrongrelationshipswithourclients, becomingmorethanjustaserviceprovider Wesee ourselvesasanextensionofyourteam,workingalongside youtoachieveyourgoals.AtDBSL,wefosterawork environmentwherepeopleandprogressmeet,working togethertohelpbusinessesaroundtheworldachievemore. Weharnessthepowerofadvancedtechnologiesandhuman ingenuityinperfectharmonytocreatestate-of-the-art businesssolutionsforourclients,”saysLolyVadassery, CHRO,DatamaticsBusinessSolutions.
Client-orientedservices
“DBSLempowersbusinessestonavigatetoday'sdatacentricworldwithacomprehensivesuiteofservices designedtohelpunlockthepowerofinformationand achievestrategicgoals.FromB2Bdataandbusiness intelligencesolutionstosalesandmarketingassistance, financeandaccountingsupport,andbusinessprocess transformation,weassistbusinessesinstreamlining operationsandboostingefficiency.Ourtechnology outsourcingsolutionsprovideaccesstothelatest
advancementsandexpertise,freeingourclientstofocuson runningbusiness,”addsMs.Vadassery
Thedifferentiatingfactor
“AtDatamaticsBusinessSolutions(DBSL),our commitmenttoourpeopleiswhattrulydistinguishesus. Weunderstandthatoursuccesshingesonthewell-being andempowermentofourteam,whichiswhyweprioritize creatinganinclusiveandsupportiveworkenvironment.
Ourapproachtodiversityisakeydifferentiator.Webelieve thatinnovationandcreativityflourishindiversesettings, whichiswhywemaintainagenderratioof45:55(female tomale).Ourdedicationtogenderdiversityisgroundedin thebeliefthatdiverseenvironmentsdrivegreater innovationandcreativity Thisbeliefshapesourinclusive policiesandflexibleworkarrangements,ensuringthat everyindividualfeelsvaluedandhastheopportunityto thrive.
Technologyalsoplaysacrucialroleinourstrategy.By leveragingtoolslikeMSTeamsandourLearning ManagementSystem,wehavecraftedahybridwork environmentthatenhancesefficiencyandfostersasenseof belonging.Ouruseofautomationsupportsaflexibleworklifebalance,allowingourteammemberstomanagetheir professionalresponsibilitiesalongsidepersonal commitmentseffectively”notesLolyVadassery.
Theclientele
“AtDBSL,we'reprivilegedtopartnerwithclientsfrom diverseindustries,honingourexpertisetodelivertop-notch solutions.FromFortune500leaderstoSMBs,weempower businessesofallsizestothriveinthedata-drivenworld. Ourindustry-specificknowledgeensurestailoredsolutions, fosteringlong-termpartnershipsbuiltontrustandshared success.Whetherbigorsmall,DBSLisheretoempower businessestoachievetheirgoals.”
Theworkculture
“Ourorganization'sculturegoesbeyondpoliciesand numbers;it'saboutcreatingasenseofbelongingand empowermentforeveryone.Wefosteranenvironment whereeveryvoiceisheardandvalued.Withanemployee engagementscoreof91%,ourculturethrivesonactive participationandsupport.Flexibleworkarrangements, mentorshipprograms,andleadershipdevelopment
initiativesensurethateveryone,especiallywomen,can growandsucceed.
Ourtailoredbusinessprograms-iCARS,iDATA,iSPEND, andiTOUCH,catertospecificneedsinknowledge managementandgrowth,offeringover6,000training hours.Leadershipempowermentisapriority,supportedby programslikeIGNITEandiRise.Theseinitiativesenhance communicationandcollaborationskills,preparingour leaderstonavigatechallengeseffectively We'veconducted over1,000nichetrainingandcoachingsessionsfor301 existingleaders.
Lookingahead,ourvisionisclear:toremainabeaconof inclusivityandequalityintheworkplace.We'recommitted toprovidingequalopportunitiesandfosteringaculture whereeveryonefeelssupportedandempoweredtoreach theirfullpotential.AtDBSL,weknowourstrengthliesin ourdiversity,andwecelebrateiteveryday”,added Ms.Vadassery.
Futureroadmap
Ourfutureroadmapreflectsoursteadfastcommitmentto ourcorevaluesandourpeople.Lookingahead,weare dedicatedtocreatinganevenmoreinclusiveandsupportive workplacewhereeveryindividualfeelsvaluedand empoweredtoreachtheirfullpotential.
Ourfocusisonstrengtheningconnectionsandenhancing opportunitiesforgrowthanddevelopmentacrossthe organization.Weareadvancinginitiativesthatprovideour employeeswiththetoolsandresourcesnecessaryfor success.Atthesametime,weareleveragingtechnologyto enhancecollaborationandstreamlineprocesses,ensuring seamlessteamworkwhetherintheofficeorworking remotely.
Mostimportantly,ourroadmapunderscoresour commitmenttofairnessandequality Wearecommittedto maintainingpayparityandensuringequalopportunitiesfor everyone,regardlessofbackground.Ourvisionisclear:to buildaworkplacewhereeverypersonfeelsseen,heard,and valued.AsMs.Vadasseryaptlyputsit,“Attheendofthe day,it'sourpeoplewhomakeDBSLtrulyspecial,and we'recommittedtosupportingthemeverystepoftheway.”
NULL Station:
Where Creative Animation Meets Strategic Objective
NullStationisatrailblazing3Danimationstudio basedinDhaka,Bangladesh,foundedin2021 byRTBRuhanandRatulBiswas.Withabold visiontoelevatetheregion'sanimationindustry,the studiomergescreativitywithcutting-edgetechnologyto deliverimpactful,visuallystunningcontent.Knownfor pioneeringworkslike XD Bros,Bangladesh'sfirst3D animatedwebseries,and Bengal in 1869,thefirstAIgenerateddocumentaryinthecountry,NullStation continuestopushtheboundariesofdigitalstorytelling. Theirproprietarytoolsandstrategicapproachhave helpedclientsachieveover$50millioninsalesand fundraising.Recognizedforinnovation,NullStationis redefininghowstoriesaretoldthroughanimation.
InsidetheInterviewCanyoubrieflyshareyour professionaljourneyandwhatinspiredyoutoenter theengineeringanddesignservicesfield?
AtNullStation,ourjourneybeganwithasharedpassion forstorytellingandavisiontorevolutionizethe animationindustryinBangladesh.Foundedin2021by RTBRuhanandRatulBiswas,werecognizedagapin highquality3Danimationserviceswithintheregion. Ourbackgroundsindesignandtechnology,combined withadeepappreciationforvisualstorytelling,propelled
ustoestablishastudiothatnotonlydeliversexceptional animationsbutalsopushestheboundariesofwhat's possibleinthedigitalrealm.
Whatdoyoubelievesetsyourorganizationapartin termsofinnovationandclientimpact?
NullStationstandsoutduetoourcommitmentto innovationandourclientcentricapproach.We've developedproprietarytoolsetsthatstreamlineour productionpipeline,allowingforfasterturnaroundtimes withoutcompromisingonquality.Ourabilitytoblend traditionalanimationtechniqueswithcuttingedge technologyenablesustocreatecontentthatresonates withaudiencesglobally.Notably,ourprojectslike"XD Bros,"Bangladesh'sfirst3Danimatedwebseries,and "Bengalin1869,"thefirstAIgenerateddocumentary, showcaseourdedicationtopioneeringnewformsof storytelling.
Howdoyoustayaheadoftechnologicaltrendsand integratethemintoyourservicesorsolutions?
Stayingaheadrequirescontinuouslearningand adaptability.Weinvestinresearchanddevelopmentto
exploreemergingtechnologiessuchasAIdriven animation,virtualreality(VR),andaugmentedreality (AR).Ourteamregularlyattendsinternational conferences,workshops,andcollaborateswithtech innovatorstointegratethelatestadvancementsintoour workflow Thisproactiveapproachensuresthatour clientsbenefitfromstateoftheartsolutionsthatenhance theirbrandnarratives.
Whathasbeenoneofyourmostchallengingprojects, andhowdidyouovercomeit?
Oneofourmostambitiousprojectswas"SteveJobs| PioneersofChange,"wherewerecreateda3Danimation ofSteveJobsannouncingtheiPhone16,completewith AIgeneratedvoice.Thechallengelayinauthentically capturingtheessenceofatechiconwhilenavigatingthe ethicalconsiderationsofAIgeneratedlikenesses. Throughmeticulousresearch,ethicalconsultations,and leveragingadvancedAItools,wedeliveredaprojectthat wasbothrespectfulandgroundbreaking.
Sustainabilityandefficiencyarekeyconcernstoday. Howdoyourengineering/designsolutionsaddress theseissues?
Sustainabilityisintegraltoouroperations.Weemploy assetreusestrategies,optimizingresourcesby repurposingmodelsandenvironmentsacrossprojects. Ourproprietarytoolsenhanceefficiency,reducing energyconsumptionduringrenderingprocesses. Additionally,byofferingvirtualsolutionslikeVR showrooms,wehelpclientsminimizephysicalresource usage,aligningwithglobalsustainabilitygoals.
Howdoyoufosteracultureofinnovationand creativitywithinyourteamororganization?
Ourstudiothrivesoncollaborationandcontinuous learning.Weencourageteammemberstopursuepassion projects,attendworkshops,andshareinsightsfrom variousdisciplines.Regularbrainstormingsessionsand anopendoorpolicyensurethateveryideaisheardand
valued.Bycultivatinganenvironmentwherecreativity iscelebrated,weempowerourteamtopushcreative boundaries.
Inwhatwayshaveclientdemandsevolvedoverthe pastfewyears,andhowhaveyouadaptedtomeet them?
Clientsincreasinglyseekcontentthatnotonlycaptivates butalsodrivesspecificoutcomeslikesalesgrowthand fundraisingsuccess.AtNullStation,wecrafttailored3D animationsthatalignwiththeseobjectives,blending creativitywithstrategicmessagingtoenhancemarketing campaignsandfundraisingefforts.Ourworkhas contributedtoover$50millionincombinedfundraising andsalesforourclientsinrecentyears.
Whatemergingtrendsortechnologiesdoyoubelieve willsignificantlyimpactengineeringanddesign servicesinthenextfiveyears?
TheintegrationofAIinanimation,realtimerendering, andtheriseofthemetaversewillredefinecontent creation.Technologieslikeneuralrendering,procedural generation,andimmersiveAR/VRexperienceswill becomestandard.Embracingthesetrends,weaimto remainattheforefront,deliveringinnovativesolutions thatcaptivateaudiences.
Whatadvicewouldyougivetofutureengineersand designleaderswhoaspiretoleadwithinnovationand integrity?
Staycuriousandneverstoplearning.Embrace interdisciplinaryapproaches,asinnovationoftenliesat theintersectionofdifferentfields.Prioritizeethical considerations,especiallywhenleveragingemerging technologies.Mostimportantly,remainauthenticinyour storytelling,asgenuinenarrativesresonatemostwith audiences.
CompanyDescription:
NullStationisaCreative3Danimationstudiobasedin Dhaka,Bangladesh,offeringcomprehensiveanimated solutionsforbusinessesworldwide.Specializingin3D animatedfilms,gamedevelopment,andexperimental projects,weharnessproprietarytoolsetstodeliverhigh quality,engagingcontent.Ournotableworksinclude "XDBros,"thecountry'sfirst3Danimatedwebseries, and"Bengalin1869,"firstofitskindAIgenerated documentary.Committedtoinnovationandexcellence, NullStationtransformscomplexideasintovisually compellingstories.
