Episode 7 · Season 1
Jeff Loven – People First in Practice
In this episode, Jeff Loven shares his journey from being a pastor to becoming an engagement manager at Cirrius Solutions. He discusses his family life, the challenges of transitioning careers, and the importance of personal values in both professional and personal settings. Jeff emphasizes the significance of people in his work and life, the lessons learned during his first year at Cirrius, and the importance of maintaining a work-life balance.
In this episode, Jeff Loven shares his journey from being a pastor to becoming an engagement manager at Cirrius Solutions. He discusses his family life, the challenges of transitioning careers, and the importance of personal values in both professional and personal settings. Jeff emphasizes the significance of people in his work and life, the lessons learned during his first year at Cirrius, and the importance of maintaining a work-life balance. He reflects on personal growth, the role of character in navigating challenges, and the need for margin in life to foster well-being and connection with others.
Takeaways
Jeff Loven transitioned from a 17-year career as a pastor to an engagement manager at Cirrius Solutions.
He emphasizes the importance of family and values in both personal and professional life.
Jeff’s journey highlights the challenges of career transitions and the importance of adaptability.
He believes that people are what matter most in any organization.
His first year at Cirrius taught him valuable lessons about teamwork and integrity.
Jeff advocates for maintaining a work-life balance to recharge and be present for family.
He practices reflection regularly to ensure personal growth and development.
Jeff stresses the importance of character in navigating challenges and change.
He believes that having margin in life allows for better handling of unexpected situations.
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We cover
- Jeff’s Background and Family Life
- Transition from Pastoral Work to Salesforce Ecosystem
- Career Shift Motivations and Path to Cirrius
- First Year Experience at Cirrius Solutions
- Navigating Challenges and Values at Cirrius
- Personal Passions and Family Dynamics
Chapters
- 0:00Introduction to Jeff Loven
- 3:06Jeff’s Background and Family Life
- 4:16Transition from Pastoral Work to Salesforce Ecosystem
- 8:01Career Shift Motivations and Path to Cirrius
- 10:09First Year Experience at Cirrius Solutions
- 12:42Navigating Challenges and Values at Cirrius
- 15:02Personal Passions and Family Dynamics
- 17:12Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations
- 21:58The Unique Role of Engagement Managers
- 23:15Character and Trust in Leadership
- 26:27Navigating Change and Personal Growth
- 28:03Reflections on Aging and Life Lessons
- 33:18Work-Life Balance and Personal Recharge
- 40:49The Importance of People and Community
- 42:03Defining Moments and People First Philosophy
Jeff Loven
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