I am thrilled to share my conversation with today's guest, Governor Jane Swift. From 1999 to 2003, she was the 69th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. She was 36 when she became acting governor of Massachusetts, making her the first woman to perform the duties of governor in Massachusetts as well as the youngest governor or acting governor in the United States. Though she went on to break many barriers in her adult career, Jane considers her childhood to be rather traditional. Growing up in a close-knit family, Jane's mother was involved in education and her father was involved in politics. Through engaging with her parents in each of their fields, Jane saw first-hand the importance that education and civic duty hold in one's life. From an early age, her parents instilled loving, family-oriented values in their children that Jane still carries on to this day through her relationships with her own children. Having faced the scrutiny that being a high-profile working mother can bring, Jane has worked hard throughout her career to dismantle the barriers that women face when engaging in public service. In our conversation, Jane shares with me the source of her tenacious and hardworking drive to succeed, how her parents cultivated core values for success in their family routines, and why the privilege of growing up in a loving community is so important for a child's future.

In this episode, you'll hear:

How Jane's childhood of growing up in a close-knit family was an inspiration to her
The importance of persistence, hard work, and tenacity when working to achieve your goals
Why being a great leader isn't just about doing everything yourself but instead learning to delegate and embrace community

Supporting Resources:

Check out Jane's website for the Farm Education and Rescue Center she has recently started at www.CHFarm.org *** EPISODE CREDITS:

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