“In occasions of adversity, how we deal with ourselves in tough scenarios is an indication of our persona.”

Jennifer Angello, RHU, CBC, vice chairman, industrial marketplace on the Dental Care Plus Team (DCPG), a DentaQuest corporate, just lately shared this viewpoint with Cincinnati Mag, the place she was once named one of the vital Cincinnati 300, an annual compilation of the area’s best 300 trade leaders.

Jennifer was once known for her management and paintings main DCPG via more than a few trade transitions and transformations. This reputation comes a yr after becoming a member of the corporate as a marketplace government, the place she has pushed strategic trade tasks for DCPG’s industrial dental insurance coverage trade.

We just lately mentioned with Jennifer her method to being a excellent chief, how COVID impacted her management taste and her recommendation to younger pros.

What was once your response whilst you realized you were known as one of the vital Cincinnati 300?

I used to be humbled, venerated and shocked at this reputation. I wasn’t anticipating it in any respect.

What does this reputation imply for you?

Management isn’t simple. Being part of the Cincinnati 300 is a mirrored image of the superb leaders and toughen techniques that experience molded my occupation and mindset. I’m forever thankful to all those that supplied this price to me and venerated with the intention to pay it ahead. To be known as a pacesetter among my friends implies that I’m affecting the lives of others in a favorable method, serving to to advance no longer best their careers however their private objectives as smartly. In the long run the popularity is an added bonus, however it’s the effects that come from it.

What’s your management philosophy?

I be aware of introducing new views and working out others’ issues of view. Figuring out every other’s perspective with out judgment and discovering a way to their ache issues are the talents I wish to go to my group. I beg other folks to be open minded, to position your self in others sneakers and meet them the place they’re, no longer the place you assume they must be. We need to prevent being closed-minded and open ourselves as much as see the impact one may have to persuade sure exchange. Discovering answers and exceeding expectancies are what I thrive on and what I be expecting from my group.

How has your management modified in the previous few years, particularly in a post-Covid global?

Wow, what an adjustment. I’ve by no means labored from house in my occupation, so operating remotely has been an enormous exchange. Now not being within the place of business surrounded through those that can affect every different is a problem. I now position extra emphasis on potential workers’ persona as opposed to their talent set. Operating with motivated, sure personalities — self-starters — with take rate attitudes and a focus to element are all key. Going above and past is the #1 indicator for me that you’ve got excellent other folks, they usually in the long run will be triumphant. Simply filling a task and doing a role is not sufficient these days.

What has been the most important problem/marvel/maximum rewarding side of your new function at DCPG over the last yr? 

I joined DCPG all over a time of transition and transformation. I paintings smartly underneath power and chaos which is basically the chance that has been installed entrance of me. Even though difficult, the previous yr at DCPG has additionally been extremely rewarding. I like to enjoy the adventure of “ahead of and after” and as we put making improvements to our buyer’s lives into apply, we’re organically transferring against being the most efficient we will be as smartly.

What’s your major piece of recommendation to younger pros taking a look to tackle extra management roles? 

Resourcefulness is a vital trait and must be practiced. My recommendation is to be open-minded, assured no longer conceited and take time to grasp your buyer (there’s a couple of class of purchaser). Be told out of your disasters, don’t stay on them. At all times crave training, by no means prevent studying and consume all of the data that you’ll be able to get your palms on. Don’t be afraid to position your self available in the market or problem your self as a result of the advantages will come naturally. Tackle what others refuse – you’re going to be the beneficiary.