Jeanette Marks, former CEO of Airswift and now CEO of Employbridge, the largest industrial staffing firm in the U.S., shares a story rooted in grit, adaptability, and purpose-driven leadership. Raised in Northern California with a sports-filled childhood alongside three sisters, Jeanette grew up competitive, disciplined, and deeply people-oriented. Early in adulthood, an unexpected professional setback became a turning point that ignited her drive to create stability and build a career on her own terms. What began as temporary roles through a staffing firm became the start of a recruitment career she didn’t even know existed, one she quickly embraced because it allowed her to change lives every day. With a sharp focus on what was directly in front of her, Jeanette rose quickly through the ranks, earning promotion after promotion by consistently delivering results. She later pursued her degree while working full-time and raising a family, then earned her MBA after having honest conversations with her family and friends about the time, sacrifice, and support required. Her path reflects a core belief: you don’t need a perfect plan to build an extraordinary career, you need discipline, courage, and the willingness to raise your hand.