Jim Ferry, long time industry veteran, discusses his legacy, career and gives meaningful mentorship advice to rising leaders.  Jim encourages us to "lose battles to win wars" as we make strategic decisions to keep moving forward. "You don't grow unless you fail," said Jim. Jim shares about his family and his wife's sacrifices for his career, and how it is important to ultimately not look back once you make an educated decision. Jim expresses the importance of making a life and career plan and adds, "You can't sit back and let the future happen. You have to make your future happen."  Listen in to all the golden mentorship nuggets from an industry leader with a proven track record for integrity and success.Support the show (http://www.womeninelectronics.com)