Sabbatical

About this episode

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Justin McMenamy, the host of Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL, shares his journey of stepping down from a VP role at Precision Planting, part of a Fortune 500 company. He details his decision to take a season of unpaid leave in search of personal balance, and re-prioritization. McMenamy explains his career path from engineering to leadership, the evolving demands on leaders within growing businesses, and the challenges of balancing organizational growth with personal well-being. He uses the analogy of Generals Eisenhower and Patton to illustrate the need for different leadership styles at different organizational stages. Ultimately, his decision to step down was in search of prioritizing his health, family, and passions in this season.