How Jennifer Limas Led Through Crisis & Transformed Her Team

What does true leadership development look like during relentless change?

In this raw, honest conversation, Jennifer Limas, CEO of Girls Inc. of Tarrant County, opens up about the breaking point that transformed her leadership, from running the day-to-day to becoming the vision keeper her organization desperately needed.

Through deep reflection and vulnerable storytelling, Jennifer shares the hard-earned lessons of stepping back, empowering her team, and reshaping her role to align with the future her mission demanded. You'll hear how she navigated pandemic pressures, team trust, community shifts, and the emotional labor of leadership; with grace, grit, and fierce clarity.

If you're a mission-driven leader clinging to control but craving impact, this episode is your mirror.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• 00:24 Welcome to Inner Work: Meet Jennifer Limas
• 00:38 Jennifer's Journey with Girls Inc.
• 02:40 Impact of Afterschool Programs
• 03:32 Jennifer's Community Involvement
• 05:21 Navigating Leadership Challenges
• 08:47 Empowering the Team
• 15:02 Strategic Vision and Community Growth
• 23:37 Building Trust in New Communities
• 23:58 Balancing Purpose and Programming
• 26:03 The Railroad Fallacy and Leadership Lessons
• 28:21 Evolving Parent Engagement
• 30:17 Day of the Girl: Embracing Change
• 31:29 Empowering Teams and Letting Go
• 34:06 Navigating Leadership Challenges
• 37:00 The Importance of Honest Conversations
• 41:23 Quick Fire Questions with Jennifer Limas

About the guest

Jennifer Limas is the President and CEO of Girls Inc. of Tarrant County, a nonprofit inspiring over 18,000 girls annually to be strong, smart, and bold. She’s a civic leader, board member, and a passionate advocate for transforming lives through purpose-driven programs and visionary leadership.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-limas-71379047/

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