In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence podcast, Matt is joined by Nelma Maddox, a regional vice president for a major pharmaceutical sales company.

Nelma discusses her journey to carve a unique path in a competitive and demanding industry. With a blend of hard work, determination, and seizing opportunities, you'll learn how she navigated various career shifts and leadership roles. Her story reveals how personal values, a strong work ethic, and a focus on community engagement helped them rise to positions of influence, leaving a lasting impact wherever they went.

Nelma reflects on the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and making decisions that align with one’s moral compass. She also shares insightful thoughts on the interconnectedness of career success and personal fulfillment, offering valuable advice on how to maintain integrity while striving for excellence.

This episode offers an empowering message about how life's twists and turns can lead to unexpected yet fulfilling outcomes, all the while staying true to oneself and helping others along the way.

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What You Will Learn In This Show:

• Nelma's background in management development and the influence of Simon Sinek, Malcolm Gladwell, and EQ (Emotional Intelligence).
• How her leadership skills developed through various roles in high school and college.
• The challenges and growth Nelma experienced in her early sales roles, including customer service and data entry. 
• The training and development programs that helped her advance in the pharmaceutical industry.
• The importance of giving back and helping youth find the right leadership path.
• And much more...

Resources:

Nelma's LinkedIn

Corcept Therapeutics