CONMED Spotlight: Women In Leadership, Laura Jones

I have strived to grow and develop throughout my professional career so far and it has led to me forming a strong passion for women in leadership and how it can truly innovate and drive a workplace forward. As women, we may not always realize our full potential, but once it is unleashed, it has a direct route to our success! When women become leaders, we provide a different set of skills and imaginative perspectives which drive effective solutions. CONMED believes in the power of engaged talent, and we are fortunate to have many amazing female leaders supporting our organization. Read below to learn more about Laura Jones, Regional Sales Director with Advanced Surgical.

Can you tell us a little about yourself and what has contributed to your success so far at CONMED?

I graduated from the University of Arizona with a marketing degree. I started my career in sales immediately after college and I also dabbled in product and retail management early on. I am now incredibly blessed to be able to lead two different teams, one at home and one at work. I am a mother to 2 amazing little girls, and I have the privilege of leading a team of ten extremely talented individuals that make me better every day at work. When I think about what led to my success so far, the word that comes to mind for me is preparation. Confidence comes when hard work meets preparation. Those principles I have carried with me and they have laid the foundation for my career.

As a female leader, what has been the most significant barrier in your career?

I’ve never really thought about the barriers I faced being related to being a female. I’ve entered every situation with a mindset of being equal. Perception is reality and I never let others get in the way of how I’ve viewed myself. So, for me as a leader, my challenge is not related to being a female, rather how can I make an impact on the world and the people around me and remove barriers for them. Finding ways to have a positive impact on somebody else’s life is the job of any good leader, and it’s why I do what I do. I am surrounded by so many talented and strong female leaders that have ignored any of the myths or stereotypes around females & leadership and they are thriving. It’s an honor to now feel a part of that and hopefully pay it forward and pave the way for future women leaders.

What advice would you give the next generation of female leaders?

If you think you can, you’re right. If you think you can’t, you’re also right. So, believe in yourself, hold your head up high, fail often and make mistakes but always stay positive …never stop chasing your dreams!

At CONMED, we embrace a people-first culture that starts with a mission to support our healthcare partners and the patients they serve, and we believe in the power of engaged talent. I am grateful to have strong female leaders across the company to look up to!

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Published by: Rachel Dainelli,Talent Acquisition Manager at CONMED