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The Road Less Traveled (wsg Jane Sydlowski)

Published: Dec. 18, 2019, 11 a.m.

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During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host and CEO, CGS Advisors, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Jane Sydlowski, President and CEO AMI Strategies. Jane, a self-made entrepreneur, discusses the process of leaving the stable situation of working for an established company and entering the unknown of her own venture. She speaks about the decades of ups and downs she has experienced during market corrections and the realities of being a female founder in a tech-centered industry. As the recent president of one of the country\\u2019s largest professional organizations for women in technology (MCWT), Jane shares the two-way nature of board work and hints for women in the technology industry. And, of course, Jane speaks about her top three \\u2013 from her mother who always pushed her to be comfortable to put herself out there, to her spiritual copilot who steered her through the loneliness of being an entrepreneur, to her colleagues who help her stretch into new adventures. And, you have to hear what Jane says about the power of \\u2018friendtors\\u2019 who support her in taking the road less traveled.

About Jane Sydlowski

As the CEO of AMI Strategies, Jane Sydlowski is responsible for directing and growing a dynamic, experienced AMI team.\\xa0\\xa0 She is accountable for all business aspects of AMI Strategies and has created strategic vision for AMI that includes exceeding client expectation, profitable growth, and employee empowerment. \\xa0Jane has embraced a Human Centered Design approach that contributes to both the culture and hockey stick growth.\\xa0 \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0

AMI has recently (2019) received two awards from its Industry Association; Innovation of the Year for their Invoice AI product and the Giving Back award for their strong commitment to helping the community.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0

During AMI Strategies twenty-eight-year history and under Jane\\u2019s leadership, she has been recognized by; Michigan State University as a \\u201cdistinguished alumni\\u201d, Lawrence Tech as a \\u201cLeaders and Innovator\\u201d, and Rhonda Walker as a \\u201cPowerful Woman of Purpose.\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0 Jane also received the \\u201cTop Notable Women in Tech\\u201d from Crain\\u2019s Detroit Business.\\xa0

Board Membership:

As the 2019 President of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT), Jane is accountable for directing a dynamic nonprofit organization that includes over 60 Board and Advisory Board members, and a 1000+ members.\\xa0 The MCWT hosts 60+ events per year that encourage advancement for girls and women in Tech.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Janes responsibilities include creating the strategic plan, messaging for the organization and speaking to the various stakeholder groups; be it Middle or High School girls or Early to Mid to Late Career women.\\xa0\\xa0

Jane serves on two additional boards; Board Member of the Midwest Technology Leaders and Chairman of the Board for Greenpath.\\xa0

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Jane has a Bachelor of Science in Applied Engineering from Michigan State University and an MBA from Wayne State University.\\xa0

Show Highlights

Segment 1: Overview

1:12\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The role of a catalyst.

3:55\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The superpower of being a catalyst \\u2013 Jane Sydlowski (AMI Strategies. GreenPath Financial Wellness. MCWT.)

5:37\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 AMI Strategies \\u2013 an integrator in Technology Expense Management.

Segment 2: The \\u201cTop Three\\u201d \\xa0

7:40\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Bravery by choice \\u2013 taking the entrepreneurial road less traveled.

10:50\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Jane\\u2019s \\u201cTop Three\\u201d: her mother \\u2013 come out of your shell and literally sing \\u2018ta da \\u2013 I\\u2019m here\\u2019

14:12\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 How being different impacted success.

16:28\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Bravery \\u2013 Managing the ups and downs of business.

24:94\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Jane\\u2019s \\u201cTop Three\\u201d: her spiritual co-pilot \\u2013 \\u201cthank you, Lord, for traveling with me today\\u201d

26:46\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 How adversity strengthens a team. SOUND BITE

28:20\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 How AMI Strategies is disrupting itself.

30:38\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Jane\\u2019s \\u201cTop Three: Dean Keeler \\u2013 true thought leadership, insight, and forward thinking positioning.

Segment 3: Industry Disruption & Transformation \\xa0

34:59\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Cannibalizing your own business. \\xa0\\xa0

39:21\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 AMI Strategies: 2019 Innovation of the Year Award Recipients from the Enterprise Technology Management Association.

41:30\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The human-centered design revolution. (Kristen Holt)

50:38\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT) \\u2013 building the pipeline of girls and women in technology.

53:33\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Bravery for women in technology.

Segment 4: Leadership & Wrapping Up

56:24\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 \\u201cMake yourself get involved.\\u201d

58:38\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Creating your own golf course \\u2013 \\u2018friendtors\\u2019 (Mamatha Chamarthi.\\xa0 Rod Davenport. Jill Maiorano. Tracy-Ann Palmer. Teri Takai.)

1:05:53\\xa0 New MCWT President \\u2013 Melanie Kalmer

1:07:22\\xa0 Stay in touch with Jane via email: jsydlowski@amistrategies.com or via LinkedIn

1:08:05\\xa0 Hint to leaders: \\u201cMake sure that you\\u2019ve considered the road less traveled as possible.\\u201d

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