"A great brand must have consistency, dependability, excitement and availability." — Jan Arnold
Designer, Carol Hannah
A: I know for sure that I am meant to make things. I can’t stop! I cannot really explain the feeling of seeing something you envisioned come into being and then to see it make someone else equally as happy as it makes you. READ MORE »
Executive Vice President & General Manager, IFC
A: On a personal level, it was a scary decision to completely change my direction from being a dance major to going into the media industry. I had trained and given up so much of my teenage years for my art. It turns out the decision I made at 18 years old was my best decision ever. Professionally, and much more ... READ MORE »
Founder, FLO Living Center, LLC
A: I have to embrace letting go all of the time. If something is not working immediately, let it go. In the ten years of running my business, at first I’d get so upset about change — for example, a team member leaving. But then I would find that the next team member has so much to offer. It is important ... READ MORE »
CEO & Co-founder, Rent the Runway
A: I would like to think that I informally mentor all of my employees who are open to it. I have learned over the years the importance of a mentor and someone to look up to and it is rewarding to know that I can give back that gift that so many people have given to me. READ MORE »
Vice President of Public Relations, Hearst Magazines
A: I use a combination of Outlook Calendar and Notes on my iPhone and iPad and physically writing to-do lists in a notebook or pad. Sometimes actually writing it down helps me remember it better. I haven’t given up on paper yet – I even still have my rolodexes! READ MORE »
President & CEO, International Medical Corps
A: International Medical Corps’ mission is to reach people who live in the hardest-hit regions of our world. In order to reach those people, we take significant risks every day since most of our work takes place in dangerous and very complex environments. I am always concerned about the safety and security of the people we serve as well as our ... READ MORE »