Ep. 104: How Tech Tools Help This Facility Manager Reach Her Organization's Goals with Jodi Parrott of FBL Financial Group, Inc.

Jodi Parrott is Facilities Planning Manager at FBL Financial Group, Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa where she uses her background in design to manage spaces and elevate the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Jodi about the importance of change management and collaboration across departments and they discuss why having a positive mindset is essential in our changing world. Jodi and Mike agree that FM leaders must get out of their comfort zones, reach out to others, and communicate effectively as we head into the future workplace together. During challenging times, this episode was inspired with musical magic and may be the single most "podcast karaoke" filled ever for this show...so enjoy! Connect with Jodi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-parrott-a211bba/ Learn more about FBL Financial Group: http://www.fblfinancial.com/ Register for "Workplace Innovator Interactive" – our weekly livestream: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Watch Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9X1busb2H6aJbfQocWZRdw Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]