Jennifer Ray | LEADERSHIP WICHITA
What is the most important part of your work?
Being a role model to so many that work with me. I love sharing the ups and downs of my life, especially since my career path was an untraditional one. I love reminding my staff that if I can be in the position that I am, anyone else can, as well.
What do you love most about your work?
The opportunity to build personal relationships with our customers. Hearing their stories, learning about their lives and being able to collaborate on ways to make Wichita better brings so much value and joy to my career.
What is the secret to a good life?
Living each day with gratitude.
What has been your biggest Aha! moment?
There is no such thing as "work-life balance." Things ebb and flow and understanding that (and appreciating it) changed the way I was trying to manage my time.
What are you grateful for?
My staff and customers, both of whom teach me something new every day.
What is one word you would use to describe yourself and why?
Resilient. Which is not something that I would have ever thought until I had to look back on the pandemic and acknowledge how difficult that was to navigate.
What do you do for fun or to recharge?
My husband and I love being outdoors. Biking, hiking and walking our dod.
What’s the last series you binge-watched?
Sopranos
What book are you reading now? Why?
Slaughter House 5. I wanted to revisit a classic.
