sW4H 24 | Shelley Simpson Bloom where You're Planted
Guests: Shelley Simpson
Ministry/Business: J.B. Hunt Transportation
Our careers and lives don’t always unfold the way we expect. As Proverbs 16:9 tells us, “We can make plans, but it’s the Lord who orders our steps.” When Shelley Simpson took her first position with J.B. Hunt Transportation as a Customer Service Representative, she thought it was a temporary assignment. She had no idea that this would be the company she would grow with or just how far that growth would take her. Shelley is the poster child for “bloom where you’re planted.” Today, Shelley is Chief Commercial Officer and EVP of People and HR for J.B. Hunt, a demanding role that her relationship with the Lord carries her through.
A key turning point for Shelley was when she realized working outside the home AND being a great mom and wife can co-exist as we rely on the Lord. Shelley grew in her ability to live an integrated life from her experience with WorkMatters and gives back by mentoring young professional women through the WorkMatters Institute. Her personal mission statement – “I will create an eternal impact in leadership by serving people, loving others, and being a good witness while integrating my faith, family, work and community” – informs the framework for her day and supports her ability to set healthy boundaries and set a positive example for others.
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To learn more about the Workmatters Institute, where Shelley mentors, check out WorkMatters.org/Institute. To craft your own personal mission statement, check out Shelley’s Women in the Marketplace video “Crafting Your Personal Mission Statement.”
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