Lead at the Top of Your Game · 2025-09-02 · 33 min
IN THIS EPISODE... Carrie Stokes, CEO and President of Barge Design Solutions, discusses her journey from intern to CEO, emphasizing the importance of advocating for oneself, continuous learning, and strategic decision-making. She highlights Barge's new five-year strategic plan and the need for innovation, particularly in cybersecurity and work processes. Carrie also shares her experience of balancing work and education as she obtained a master's degree while working full-time. Barge Design Solutions is a professional design services firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. They offer a wide range of services, including architecture, various types of engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental science. Their team covers the full scope of disciplines needed for a design project, working with federal, state, and local governments as well as private industry clients. Barge is employee-owned, with 80% of employees opting for ownership, which helps align and motivate the team. - Full show notes, guest bio, links to resources mentioned, and other compelling episodes can be found at (Click the magnifying icon at the top right and type “Carrie”) Love the show?
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