Lisa Gorence
I chose this career path because
I have been developing training programs and creating curriculums for BMWC for the last 5 years. I went into this field because I always had a passion for construction.
I prepared for this career by
I received my B.S. in Organization Management from the Calumet College of St. Joseph and went onto to become a Certified Facilitatory by The Leadership Challenge®, FlashPoint Leadership Consulting.
The biggest challenge I've overcome
My biggest challenge is working in a man's world and a male dominated industry at that. Normally, women have to work twice as hard to be recognized, however the construction industry to so heavily male dominated that women need to work 4 times as hard to be recognized.
My greatest strength(s)
Among my greatest strengths, is that I am a people person and a problem solver. I sincerely care about the development of employees, and I think outside the box.
My greatest accomplishment to date
My greatest accomplishment was finishing my degree while working full-time.
My personal/professional goals
I would like to help others through The Leadership Challenge, especially high school students. It is so important to teach our youth the importance of communication and leadership to prepare them for the next phases of their lives.
What/Who has inspired me the most
What inspires me is knowing that I am making a difference in people's lives and helping them in anyway I can.
I most want to be known/remembered for
I want to be remembered as a someone who cared, and for always going the extra mile.
I participate in the following organizations/memberships
The International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
I love playing with my beautiful dog!