Leadership Greater Topeka 2022: ASHLEY LEHMAN

Photo by: Braden Dimick

WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE?

My friends would say I’m a conversationalist. Most of the time I’m pretty good at starting a conversation and making people comfortable enough to keep talking.

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT IN TOPEKA?

I always feel quite nostalgic when going to Our Lady of Guadalupe church. I have a lot of childhood memories from there and Oakland in general.

HOW DO YOU TRACK SUCCESS?

Meeting deadlines, finishing projects, positive feedback from clients and coworkers, and also making sure I learned something in the process. Even if the task was not successful—identifying why so that I can do better next time is important to my overall professional development.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST RISK YOU HAVE TAKEN?

Making the decision to walk away from a financially stable situation that did not contribute to me professionally or my mental and emotional wellbeing.

HOW HAVE YOU EVOLVED IN YOUR CAREER?

It is easier for me to ignore self-doubt. Many positions I have had to learn as I go. Through each role, I have developed and grown my abilities. I now have the tenacity to take on new challenges and embrace unknowns with confidence.