May's Member Highlight is WE Advisory Council member, Linda J Johnson, EVP Operations at Digi-Key Electronics.

WE asked Linda, "How did you get your start in the Electronics Industry?"

"I started with Digi-Key in 1987, when the company was still quite small. I was the 96th employee at the time, and like most, I started in the warehouse picking and packaging. As a young parent, I was looking for a stable job that offered good benefits and really had no idea what they did, other than they had a good reputation. I’ve never looked back. It’s been a wonderful journey full of opportunities, with an amazing company and industry.", Linda Johnson

In the latest episode of the Leader in Highlight podcast series, Jackie Mattox welcomes two leaders in the Americas region of global solutions provider RS: Kate Cartwright, Vice President of People & Culture, and Jessie Dearien, Vice President of Marketing.

Congratulation to our own, Tobi Cornell, Founding WE Advisory Board Member, who has accepted the role as President of Kruvand Associates. Tobi has been with Kruvand for 24 years and has a passion for the electronics industry.

“We are very proud of Tobi, as she sets the example of a professional who has earned her position through her talents and dedication. As Tobi rises, she uplifts other women, mentors incoming talent, and supports all of her industry colleagues in their efforts to thrive as well.” – Jackie Mattox

This month, one of the TTI Family of Specialists, Mouser Electronics, honored President and Chief Executive Officer, Glenn Smith, for his 50 years of service, starting from working part-time in the warehouse as a college junior, to quickly ascending into management positions in multiple departments. A WE congratulations to Glenn!

WE Gold Sponsor, Avnet, prioritizes the health and well-being of their employees through Thrive@Avnet with resources for all Avnet regions. 

What if there was a simple way to...

• Uncover what you need to learn, know, or do to create your desired reality
• Understand exactly where you are stuck
• Know where you need to take deliberate action
• Create a plan that will overcome barriers that have been holding you back

Well…there is! Join Carla Howard for this workshop to learn about the CAL²M Transformation model, how to use it to create change in your personal life, and how to use the framework to help lead changes at work.

WE members, sponsors, and stakeholders, we look forward to seeing you soon as we kick off EDS! 

Join us for a Chapter Development Workshop that will be broadcasted live from Avnet in Phoenix, Arizona! Leadership Coach, Carla Howard, will take us though the process of managing change, which has proven to be one of the most difficult challenges we will face during our careers.

In this session you will learn:

• Critical Key Messages to Share when Introducing Change
• Questions that will Help You Move Through Difficult Change
• 10 Actions for Managing Resistance
• 5 Virtual Engagement Tactics

Building on her leadership development session in April, Cassandra Rambo, leads this quarter’s life balance series by exploring how showing up externally projects your real, authentic self. Join this session to learn the role of self-care in your ability to exude confidence, as well as practical grounding tools and techniques to access in challenging situations.

Are you a WE Member or interested in joining? Come learn helpful tips to utilize the WE membership, meet some new colleagues, and ask all of your questions!

This week's job opportunities from WE Sponsor companies, Altium, Mouser, Plexus, and Supplyframe.

This week's entry level job opportunities from WE sponsor companies, Rochester Electronics, Digi-Key, Arrow, and Flex.

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Read up on the financial acumen thought leadership article, The Fed pause may be upon us, but so may be the impact of higher rates by financial strategist, Mona Mahajan.

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