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Eight Industry Thought Leaders Open Up on 12 PalletCentral • September-October 2018 palletcentral.com ALLISON GREALIS PRESIDENT WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING O ne of my biggest leadership challenges was deciding whether or not to stay in the workforce after having kids. When I had my two kids, workplaces were not as flexible as they are today, and thankfully I had a progressive leader who worked with me to balance work and staying at home with my little ones. My leadership style is very collaborative, and I like to empower my team to make decisions, to be solution oriented and to take action. Communication is key when leading in a collaborative way, so I am always working to find new ways to improve and enhance team communication. Performance evaluations have been key in helping me become a stronger leader, and more aware of my strengths and weaknesses. My favorite publications are the Harvard Business Review, Inc. and Fortune, which keep me inspired and informed. Along with my iPhone, I can read, work, and stay connected, no matter where I am. In celebration of women in small business, PalletCentral is highlighting some of our female industry thought leaders who truly move us. They are women entrepreneurs, business owners and top executives who bring unique traits to a mostly male-dominated space. Here, they offer advice and ideas on business, leadership, and family. LEADERS Leadership, Business & Family