Leadership
"Leadership is about integrity; your staff and peers must trust you at all times. Leadership is about passion; you must live, breath, eat and sleep your mission. Leadership is also about focus; know where you are going and stay the course." — Rosetta Stander
Kathy Caprino ON Leadership
Founder & President, Ellia Communications, Inc.
Q: How can someone who is not in a traditional position of leadership, still inspire a shared vision in her workplace or community?
A: I believe that within each and every one of us is the potential for inspiring leadership, regardless of one’s sphere of influence at any given moment in time. As Betsy Myers -- President Clinton’s senior adviser on women’s issues and as the COO of President Obama’s 2008 Campaign, shares in her great book Take the Lead, leadership today is not ... READ MORE »
Heather Bauer ON Leadership
Nutritionist, Author & Founder, Bestowed & Nu-train
Q: What are 3 characteristics that you believe define great leadership?
A: A great leader must be charismatic, have confidence and be approachable. Leaders have a duty to pass on their knowledge and wisdom to their counterparts. I’m a firm believer that these traits may not come naturally to everyone. Every good leader was once a work in progress, and anyone is completely capable of attaining these attributes through hard work. READ MORE »
Nancy Aossey ON Leadership
President & CEO, International Medical Corps
Q: What are 3 characteristics that you believe define great leadership?
A: Attract great people, invest in them, give them opportunities and the space to fulfill their potential. Encourage new ideas and calculated risk-taking. Readiness to adapt quickly to change. READ MORE »
Joi Gordon ON Leadership
CEO, Dress for Success
Q: What are 3 characteristics that you believe define great leadership?
A: Vision, Passion, Tenacity READ MORE »
Jennifer Caserta ON Leadership
Executive Vice President & General Manager, IFC
Q: What are 3 characteristics that you believe define great leadership?
A: As a leader it’s your responsibility to set a course for your business and remind everyone where they are along the journey. Point to the end goal and keep everyone on track. Hire people who have talents and skills different from your own. Own the rights and the wrongs. Celebrate your successes but also own up to your failures and ... READ MORE »