The Next Generation Leadership podcast is a weekly show that provides advice to working professionals of all levels, including biweekly interviews with relevant and motivating leaders in business and entertainment.

Each podcast highlights & showcases communication, leadership principles, and tells stories that illustrate putting those principles into practice in your business and personal life.

Hosted by Telesystem Executive Bruce Wirt and Channel Partners/Alliance of Channel Women Board member Mayka Rosales Peterson.

This week: Moving Forward with special guest Janet Schijns, former Verizon, Motorola, and Office Depot executive, and current CEO of the JS Group.

:05 - Janet's career journey; ending up in a completely different field from her major.

:06 - Starting her career at L'Oreal cosmetics.

:10 - Investing in the channel and staying committed to it as an executive at Verizon and Verizon Wireless. Influencing other large companies to be committed to the channel as well.

:15 - Salespeople needing to evolve

:18 - Being a successful Mom and a successful executive at the same time.

:28 - What she looks for when she hires; resume or background?

:35 - Knowing your motivation and understanding what you are willing to sacrifice for success.

:40 - Social selling pitfalls

:42 - Life being like Star Wars

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