Lindy

#B2B #DigitalMarketing #Sales leader who treasures God, family/friends and wit

[Carson V. Heady @cvheady007]

Here’s a hard truth high performers don’t like to admit: You can win so much… that you lose yourself.

The biggest mistake I ever made wasn’t failure. It was believing my own hype.

In my late 20s, I was unstoppable on paper — #1 rankings, awards, recognition everywhere.

I thought results made me untouchable. I stopped listening. Stopped learning. Started believing I didn’t need anyone.

Then the wins stopped.

The applause faded.

The “friends” disappeared.

And twice, I found myself unemployed — staring in the mirror without the trophies.

That’s when I learned what success had been hiding:

Talent opens doors. Character is what keeps them open.

Those seasons humbled me, rebuilt me, and taught me things early success never could:

🌍 Stay grounded — ego has an expiration date
🤝 Build real relationships — not just alliances when you’re winning
🧠 Stay coachable — the moment you think you’ve arrived, you’ve started declining
💪 Resilience matters more than reputation
✨ Real success is about impact, growth, and who you become

At 47, the wins feel better now — because they’re built on humility, trust, and shared success.

Early success can make you impressive. Hard seasons make you unshakeable.

If you’re flying high right now, stay humble.

If you’re in a valley, stay in the fight.

Both are shaping your legacy.

What’s a lesson success had to teach you the hard way?

[Forbes Business Council @ForbesBizCncl]

20 Actionable Ways Small E Commerce Retailers Can Stand Out https://t.co/pIWZZZfTCm from @pulsdnyc @bernardi_louis @origin_scale @gleweeapp @upstate_media @oyesoni @theuxda @baruch_labunski @Nick_zv_ @DrFirst @chirali15 @madhumitha_sd @lindyzars @alimahvan and more

[Forbes Business Council @ForbesBizCncl]

20 Business Leaders Share Mentoring Experiences https://t.co/WUpv8dhhVR from @amerilife @FaroAssociates @symplr @jaymfriedman @IngridVasiliu @officialcriscawley @deltadentalins @lindyzars @colonialroad and more

[HME News @HME_News]

This just in: @VGMGroupInc has named Lindy Tentinger, president of @VGMForbin, as the president of @VGMAssociates starting Jan. 1. #hmenews https://t.co/QyTNgg44Ag

[HME News @HME_News]

Congratulations to 2023 HME Woman of the Year Dana McLaughlin of @MedServCo. #hmenews

[Lindy @lindyzars]

i think that was a fair catch 🤷🏼‍♀️🤣

[Hawkeye Football @HawkeyeFootball]

Leave Your Mark.

#Hawkeyes

[Lindy @lindyzars]

@HawkeyeFootball I love them. Great video! Go Hawks! 💛🖤

[HME News @HME_News]

New news: @VGMForbin has launched a refreshed brand identity that includes a new logo, website and messaging. #hmenews https://t.co/9a9s0eUtw2

[Forbes Business Council @ForbesBizCncl]

14 Important Steps To Take When Rebranding Your Business https://t.co/mQVrbCT18Q from @michelemarkham @mtrajan @jonathanalgreen @innovasolutions @nthventure @probplans @energyorbit @LesaSeibert @lindyzars and more

[Lindy @lindyzars]

Honored to be included!

[Biz Comm Strategies @BCstrat]

14 Important Steps To Take When Rebranding Your Business https://t.co/gnquL1KK6s from
@michelemarkham @mtrajan @jonathanalgreen @innovasolutions @nthventure @probplans @energyorbit @LesaSeibert @lindyzars and more fellow @ForbesBizCncl members

[FELTS @Zhoops44]

LSU players didnt even shake hands?

[Evan Kirstel #B2B #TechFluencer @EvanKirstel]

14 Important Steps To Take When Rebranding Your Business https://t.co/WKCLjVCWnS from
@michelemarkham @mtrajan @jonathanalgreen @innovasolutions @nthventure @probplans @energyorbit @LesaSeibert @lindyzars and more fellow @ForbesBizCncl members

[Lindy @lindyzars]

@mattpauli Hilarious 🤣 They are having a ball on vacation!

[Mike Mallaro @mikemallaro]

VGM named #3 Top Workplace in Iowa

[Lindy @lindyzars]

Amateur hour in IC

[Lindy @lindyzars]

My mom: "uh maybe we should just watch something on Netflix" 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️#Hawkeyes

[Lindy @lindyzars]

Yes...this is funny and true! Still love the hawks. But knew this was coming. #storyofahawkeyefan

[Purdue Football @BoilerFootball]

We just beat the No. 2 out of Iowa.

[Hawkeye Football @HawkeyeFootball]

KF the 🐐

We're all crying right now, right?

#Hawkeyes

[Lindy @lindyzars]

U-G-L-Y but will totally take the dub #FightForIowa #IowaWave 🏈 💛🖤