Jacqui Gordón Núñez and I met when we were both speaking at the same women’s leadership event last spring. From the moment she took the stage, I knew I wanted to interview her. She has an incredible story and such a deeply rooted leadership philosophy that the world needs to hear. She is passionate about her work and how the work she does in agriculture impacts the world in ways we don’t consider daily - but should.
Jacqui is the Vice President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association and a passionate advocate for leadership development. Originally from Ecuador, she built her career in Washington helping people in agriculture grow their confidence, communication skills, and impact within their communities. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Food Science and her Master of Science in Horticulture from Washington State University.
Listen in to hear Jacqui share:
Her path from Ecuador to the US, through immigration, and into agricultural leadership
The importance of understanding cultural awareness and intercultural competence in the workplace
The dangers of minimizing your own culture and the fine line between cultural adaptation and self-abandonment
How leaders can create more space and safety for a wider range of cultural experiences and expressions so employees can show up authentically and contribute as optimally as possible
How women leaders in agriculture are changing the landscape for women in agriculture
Agriculture as a form of reverence
How to navigate self-doubt when you feel like you don’t fit in or feel insecure about your ability to add value in a situation
Links Mentioned:
Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-gordon-nunez/
Agriculture Leadership Program (ALP) website: www.alp-wa.com
Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI): https://idiinventory.com/
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