Vada Kornegay is the owner and operator of JiLTech Architects and Technologists in Chicago. A veteran and pioneer in her industry, she has 20+ years of experience in the field of architecture, architectural technology, and construction. Vada is a mother, wife, and unapologetic Christian who is active in ministry, philanthropy, and mentoring.

 

In Part 1 of our interview, Vada shares her philosophy about leadership. We discuss the difference between leading by example and consciously setting out to be seen as a leader and she explains what she sees as the potential pitfalls of the latter.