ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dina Boggess is a results-oriented procurement and integrated supply chain executive with a proven track record of delivering top tier performance and driving digital transformation within Fortune 500 companies.
She’s held progressive leadership roles with scopes including direct material, indirect goods and services as well as new product development. She’s also spent time in multiple industries including retail apparel with Tween Brands, industrial manufacturing with Ingersoll Rand and Trane Technologies and the logistics industry with XPO.
Dina is an advocate of helping support women in industry and devotes time to coaching and mentoring to aid others in unlocking their greatest potential. She also participates in and supports organizations such as the Women In Manufacturing (WiM) national trade association and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).
CONNECT WITH DINA
EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS
Empowering Women in Industry Membership
Empowering Women in Industry Magazine
Empowering Women in Industry Website
Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events (Including Book Club and Membership Circles)
QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS
“Sometimes being courageous does not have to be this gigantic, really tough thing that you step into. It could be something really small that does not seem like a lot for you. But it is really impactful to the other person. Courage can be big or small.”
Dina’s mantra, “Grit. Grace. Gratitude.”
“Courage is a heart word. The root of the word courage is cor - the Latin word for heart. In one of its earliest forms, the word courage meant "To speak one's mind by telling all one's heart.” – Brene Brown
Courage: “Stepping into unknown purposefully with your head held high. Tackling that challenge head on.”
“Showing up is courageous. Sometimes we overthink. It is just showing up and letting what will be, will be.”
“Fake it till you become it.”
Connection: “Be mindful to not just gravitate towards the people that are naturally in your circle. Be purposeful. Find other (connections) that you would not normally have in the day-to-day.”
Connection: “Be really thoughtful on how and what connections you are going to keep.”
On Purpose Over Time: “Whatever your (purpose) answer is, that is the answer for right now. It does not mean that is what it has to look like go forward. “
“There is no such thing as perfect work life balance. There is an integration of the two where you are going to have peaks and valleys. It’s how you comingle those.”
On Grace: “Self-compassion and kindness; not only for others but for yourself.”
“Create space and time for trust and honesty on your team. If you can cultivate that, it is priceless.”
