Designing a Life of Service | Julie Sayers of ecompas

Julie Sayers never planned to become a business owner or mayor. She began her career as a dealer designer, became a co-owner of encompas, and now serves as the mayor of Lenexa, Kansas.In this conversation, Julie shares how design skills like listening, problem-solving, building coalitions, and serving people have shaped every part of her career. She talks about encompas’s unique approach to design and customer service, the future of AI in the industry, taking on major leadership roles, and why she rejects the idea that imposter syndrome should hold people back.Julie’s story is a powerful reminder that a career in design can lead in unexpected directions. And that sometimes the best way forward is to say "yes" and figure out the details along the way.Connect with Julie Sayers on LinkedInLearn more about encompasLearn more about the Lenexa, KansasConnect with Alexandra on LinkedInFollow The Design POP on LinkedInLearn more about working with The Design POPAccess on-demand training at The Design POP.Questions? Email info@thedesignpop.comThe Design Pop is an Imagine a Place Production (presented by OFS) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.