Episode 099: Can You Be Both Collaborative and Competitive? | F. J. “Josh” Fenn, Henry County Development Authority

• March 2, 2021

“I hope to be known as one who left everywhere he has been better than when he found it.” —F. J. “Josh” Fenn

Collaborative and yet competitive. Do you find yourself in that statement? Economic development is a delicate balance of both traits. Josh Fenn joins today and dives into how he balances fighting for his community first and foremost, while also supporting the efforts for the larger metropolitan region as a whole.

Josh also talks about the need to work harder than ever right now, and why he doesn’t mind pulling the long hours to ensure his community comes out on top. Josh shares how he reframes challenges to serve as fuel to propel him forward in his work, thus launching the community ahead through his efforts.

Sometimes it’s the most unexpected lives touched that become our beacon in darker days, guiding us ahead and keeping us grounded in our why. Josh shares the moment he met his “why” and how it still energizes him to this day. He is one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2021, recognized for his tenacity in the face of COVID impacts and his dedication to the profession and his community. Tune in now to hear more!

America’s Jobs Team is sponsored by Research on Investment / Gazelle.ai

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