Stroke It: Leadership Unfiltered with Jenny Alday Townsend
Building Trust Through Vision, Collaboration, and Authentic Leadership
Jenny Alday Townsend from Florida shares how a clear vision and goal have driven her company’s success, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration. By inspiring students and teachers to take ownership of education and enabling her team to teach with autonomy, Jenny creates a non-judgmental, empowering environment. She emphasizes the importance of mutual reliance, balancing leadership responsibilities while allowing employees to grow independently. Jenny reflects on learning to step back, giving her team space to own their journeys while maintaining strong, trusting relationships.
Applying the "Stroke It" Method to Business Success
Jenny shares how the “Stroke It” method goes beyond validation—it’s about personalized acknowledgment, fostering a workplace where employees feel genuinely appreciated. She starts with an intake form to learn each team member’s preferences, from favorite coffee to love languages. This allows her to tailor gestures of recognition, like surprising a committed team member with their favorite treats and a handwritten note. Jenny also adapts her approach to individual preferences for praise, using tools like DISC analysis to determine if public recognition, a private note, or a casual conversation is most effective.
Beyond gestures, transparency and trust are central to her leadership philosophy. By openly communicating challenges, like financial constraints, Jenny ensures her team understands the bigger picture while maintaining engagement
About Jenny Alday Townsend:
Jenny Alday Townsend is a keynote speaker, podcaster, Amazon Best Selling author, and thriving businesswoman focused on inspiring individuals to achieve balance in their professional lives and marriage.
Having experienced and triumphed over her marital challenges, she penned the book Stroke It. It is a means of supporting others facing similar struggles. Jenny is the proud proprietor of Music Compound, a renowned music academy that has garnered accolades such as Best Woman-Owned Business and Small Business of the Year. In recognition of her outstanding achievements, Jenny was honored with the Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2019. Now happily married, Jenny enjoys traveling, savoring delectable cuisine, and cherishing quality time spent with loved ones.
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