Susan Lacy is the executive director at Allegheny Society of American Foresters, and has seen her fair share of discrimination over the many years she’s worked in forestry. Women need to band together and support one another, not tear each other down. Life is hard enough already in a such a strongly male-dominated field, and woman who are afraid of the success of others, especially fellow women, just make an uphill battle much, much harder.
Key Takeaways:
[3:50] How did Susan first get started in forestry?
[8:50] Susan discusses what her school experience was like, as a woman.
[11:40] What makes a good leader?
[14:40] What is Susan most proud of in her career?
[16:25] Susan is proud to say that her first mentor was her mother.
[21:45] What has Susan’s experience been as a woman in a very male-dominated field?
[24:20] The wives of some of the men who worked with Susan even told Susan that they didn’t want her in the field. She was taking a man’s job away.
[32:35] Harassment doesn’t just come from men, it can come from women too.
[34:35] What advice does Susan have for fellow women foresters?
[41:00] Breathe in, breathe out, move on!
[45:25] Tom’s Leadership Tip of the Week!
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