What does it actually take to create more women leaders?
In this episode, I’m joined by Erin Yarbrough, Director of Marketing at Ideal Homes, to talk about leadership from a different angle. Instead of only asking how women can become leaders, we talk about what happens once you’re in a position to help someone else get there.
Erin shares how curiosity helped her transition from higher education into homebuilding, build relationships quickly, and grow into leadership. We also dig into the difference between mentorship and true advocacy, why being the person who is always “helpful” can sometimes become a career trap, and how leaders can use their influence to create opportunities for people who may not otherwise get invited into the room.
We also talk about professional reputation, boundaries, failure, work-life balance, and the responsibility leaders have to model the kind of culture they say they want to create.
This conversation is really about becoming more intentional, both with the opportunities you pursue for yourself and the opportunities you create for other people.
Connect with Erin:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-yarbrough/
Email: eyarbrough@ideal-homes.com
