Leadership

"Being an entrepreneur, activist and mother keeps me on top of always trying to practice what I preach." — Josie Maran

Marie Forleo ON Leadership

CEO, Marie Forleo International Inc.

Q: Who is a leader that you have great respect for and why?

A: I have incredible respect for one of my mentors, Richard Branson. We all know he’s a brilliant business person and philanthropist, but what impressed me most happened out of the spotlight, when I spent time with him in South Africa. I was there to work with Richard and Virgin Unite by mentoring young entrepreneurs at The Branson Center of Entrepreneurship. ... READ MORE »

Lauren Ruotolo ON Leadership

Director, Entertainment Promotions, Hearst Magazines

Q: What are 3 characteristics that you believe define great leadership?

A: Forward thinker, Imaginative, Provides inspiration to colleagues/staff READ MORE »

Yao Huang ON Leadership

Managing Partner, The Hatchery

Q: What are 3 characteristics that you believe define great leadership?

A: Patience. Perseverance. Purpose. READ MORE »

Susanna Harwood Rubin ON Leadership

Visual Artist, Writer & Certified Yoga Teacher, Susanna Harwood Rubin

Q: What are 3 characteristics that you believe define great leadership?

A: The 3 qualities that I believe define great leadership are passion, a structured vision, and integrity. READ MORE »

Somaly Mam ON Leadership

Founder, Somaly Mam Foundation

Q: Who is a leader that you have great respect for and why?

A: Queen Sofia, Queen of Spain, she comes to my life the first one and Susan Sarandon. They granted me “Love and Hope” then I start to give love to others. They are like my mother and sister. READ MORE »

Ann Shoket ON Leadership

Editor-in-Chief, Seventeen Magazine

Q: Who is a leader that you have great respect for and why?

A: My favorite interview ever was when I sat down with Barbara Walters. I asked her, what do you know now that you wish you knew when you were a teen. She said, “Don’t imagine that your life now is the way it’s always going to be. You have no idea how interesting your life can become." That’s an amazing message ... READ MORE »