Elevate Your Why: A Conversation with Pansy Romo

Learnings and Missteps

What drives someone to rise from mechanical trades to vice president multiple times? For Pansy Romo of InTech Mechanical, the answer lies not in credentials or connections, but in authentic servant leadership and an unwavering commitment to valuing people.

This conversation delves into Pansy's remarkable journey—one that began without a college degree but flourished through intentional relationship-building and genuine appreciation for others. "When you invest in people and value them truly for no other reason than they are people and matter, everything else comes as a byproduct," she shares, revealing the philosophy that's guided her ascent in an industry not always known for prioritizing human connection.

Particularly fascinating is Pansy's perspective on career transitions and setbacks. Rather than viewing career progression as linear, she embraces the zigzags, including moments when "doors closed on purpose"—situations that initially seemed like failures but eventually revealed themselves as redirections toward greater opportunities. Her transition from trade-specific work to broader general contractor responsibilities demonstrates how vulnerability, resourcefulness, and willingness to learn can transform apparent limitations into strengths.

For leaders struggling with talent retention in today's competitive market, Pansy offers a compelling alternative to simply competing on compensation. When organizations demonstrate genuine interest in employees as complete human beings rather than mere contributors to dashboards, they create magnetic cultures where discretionary effort flows naturally. As she puts it, "Titles and authority are needed for business, but that's not how I show up every day—we're all trying to advance the ball together, just with different responsibilities."

Ready to transform your leadership approach? Listen now to discover how being a "light to others" can create both personal fulfillment and organizational success.

Connect with Pansy

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pansy-romo-leed-ap-42b49818/

https://www.intech-mech.com/

Make yourself a priority and get more done: https://www.depthbuilder.com/do-the-damn-thing

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Chapters

1. Elevate Your Why: A Conversation with Pansy Romo (00:00:00)

2. The Foundation of Authentic Leadership (00:00:08)

3. Introduction to VP Pansy Romo (00:13:00)

4. Setting Intentions and Navigating Obstacles (00:26:16)

5. Transitioning Between Trades and GC Roles (00:46:35)

6. The Value Beyond Money in Construction (01:08:33)

7. Being a Light to Others (01:29:11)