Success Leaves Clues: Ep 195 with guest Penny Farinha, VP Human Resources at Ecobee

Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonald

Join us for a conversation with Penny Farinha, VP of Human Resources at Ecobee, a company founded with the goal of offering people smart home solutions that enable planet-positive actions. Penny shares her upbringing on a dairy farm and how it shaped her work ethic and determination. She discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with people you can learn from and the impact of the products at Ecobee on the environment. Penny emphasizes the need to be nimble and adaptable in a high-growth environment and the value of giving people opportunities to learn and grow. The episode concludes with a discussion on the legacy of Ecobee and the impact it has had on energy consumption.

"The environmental impact that Ecobee has had is the legacy that makes me feel so proud." ~ Penny Farinha

Key Takeaways

• Growing up on a dairy farm instills a strong work ethic and determination.
• Surrounding yourself with people you can learn from is crucial for personal and professional growth.
• Being nimble and adaptable is essential in a high-growth environment.
• Giving people opportunities to learn and grow fosters their confidence and success.
• Ecobee's products have had a significant positive impact on energy consumption and the environment.

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