Journey to Jupiter: Discover the Life You'll Create24 Syys 2021

A Journey from Investment Operations to Human Relations: Meet Jason L. Jeffries

Jason L. Jeffries currently serves as Senior Vice President in the Enterprise Technology Strategic Services group within Truist Financial Corporation, formerly known as Suntrust. He is responsible for designing the Technology workforce strategy for technology teammates and contingent workers. Prior to this role, he's held several leadership positions including leading technology governance practices and collateral management practices for the corporate investment bank.

Jason also serves as the Communications and Engagement lead within the Generations Business Resource Groups' Enterprise Committee where he focuses on launching diverse programing aimed at shifting organizational culture and equipping teammates with tools for deepening relationships across the generations.

He earned a B.B.A. in Finance and an M.A. in Economics from Western Illinois University. Additionally, he holds an M.B.A. in Finance from the Keller Graduate School of Management.

In this episode, he shares:

How he transitioned from the financial side of banking to the people management side

The significance of business resource groups (also known as employee resource groups) in an organization's culture and how participating in them has the potential to open doors to new career opportunities

How stretch assignments can benefit your career in the long run

His philosophy of "marking the perfect leader" that will help steer your career

How to determine the difference between advice and projections

Also mentioned in this episode is this article naming Chicago as the second most beautiful city in the world.

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