Get Ignited: Karambu Ringera, PH.D.
This Mother’s Day, I’d like to recognize the ultimate mother, Karambu Ringera, Ph.D. Twenty years ago, Ringera founded the Amani Children’s Home in her hometown of Meru, Kenya. […]
Get Ignited: Sharon Fiehler
Do you ever wonder what’s next in your career? One of my favorite things to do is work with people who are approaching or engaged in a work transition. Whether at the beginning of a career, somewhere in the middle or at the end, transitions are a great time to reflect [...]
Get Ignited: Andre Norman
Imagine waking up the morning with one goal in mind: How can I be helpful? This is how Andre Norman approaches each day. And Andre delivers. He may be the most charismatic person I’ve met. And, in Andre’s line of work, charisma is critical. Andre was first invited to St. [...]
Get Ignited: Theresa Carrington
For Theresa Carrington, there could be no higher compliment than the name given to her by an African tribal chief: “The One Who Turns Grass Into Gold.” For more than a decade, Carrington has helped transform grass into woven baskets while building a sustainable business model. In the process, she [...]
Get Ignited: Monica Black Robinson
I love the Dos Equis “Most Interesting Man in the World” campaign. The ads always end with the tagline, “Stay thirsty, my friend.” That’s something Monica Black Robinson understands. Her thirst for life is why she is one of the most interesting women in my world. On any given day, [...]
Get Ignited: Bobby Lucy
One of the things that inspires me the most is someone who carves their own path to success. Finding success in traditional careers has its own challenges, but finding success on a non-traditional path takes unique inspiration: a willingness to take risks; a belief in yourself; the courage to travel [...]
Get Ignited: Gayle Rose
Twenty years ago, Gayle Rose was a high-flying advertising executive—literally! Her marketing career had her circling the globe, and it was one of those international stops—Torino, Italy—that changed the way she saw everything. She fell in love with Italian culture: the fresh food, the fresh air and the effortlessly active [...]
Remembering the Legendary Herb Kelleker
Today we are taking a moment to remember Herb Kelleher, the legendary co-founder of Southwest Airlines, who passed away yesterday. Kelleher practically invented low-fare air travel and revolutionized the airline industry. According to legendary Texas businessman T. Boone Pickens "Herb Kelleher is arguably the most transformative figure and character in the [...]
The Honest Truth: Speak Your Mind
In our fourth edition of "The Honest Truth" in Town & Style magazine, we explore how to confront often-sticky situations. Emmy-award winning journalist Jill Farmer and I share our thoughts on hosting intimate events in the social media era, as well as how to move on as a client. Thanks for reading and for making it [...]
The Honest Truth: Critical Information
In our third edition of "The Honest Truth" in Town & Style magazine, we explore critical feedback. Emmy-award winning journalist Jill Farmer and I take on questions about harsh self-criticism and workplace critiques. We even mention one of my favorite tools created by Dr. Kathryn Cramer: scan, snap, savor. Thanks for reading and for [...]