She Leads – With Tara Muir

Name: Tara Muir

Job Title: Client Solutions Executive – Manheim, CAI

What would you tell your younger self? Your going to have to make choices in life. Consider the consequences good or bad. Always own your choice. do not let anyone make that choice for you. Others do not have to live with the choices you make.

What was your major in college? Theater- acting. I followed my dreams while i was younger. My dream Job did not always pay the bills- but i can say I tried. Having a strong work ethic and this paid off. I was recommended for this position for that reason. not for my experience. I worked harder than anyone else, and learned. after 14 years, and have earned the respect of leaders and coworkers as a top employee

What was your inspiration and what helped you become successful? How do you define success? For me success is having food in your stomach, a roof over your head and a vehicle to drive. that is the basic needs in life. all the rest is gravy. also achieving things in life you never thought possible. Always believe in impossible dreams, you have to dream it to do it. you are successful if you try.

What is your favorite quote? “Money does not buy you happiness, it buys you options.”

What’s your favorite part of your job and why? I love my clients and helping their business be successful.

What is your favorite hobby? Horseback riding

What advice do you want to give the next generation of women leaders? Don’t give energy to negative noise. have confidence in yourself, and only take criticism from people you trust and are supportive of you.

What does leadership mean to you? Stepping up when no one else will. Speaking you Mind even if it is not a popular point of view. being open to listen to opposing points of view and the ability to admit when you are wrong and own it.