Confronting the Harsh Reality of Uncertainty
“In this world, nothing can be certain but death and taxes,” a quote attributed to a letter written by Benjamin Franklin in 1789, certainly applies [...]
I Walk So That Others Can Live
Every year in seven cities, thousands of men and women gather to walk 60 miles over the course of three days. Since 2003, the Susan G. [...]
5 Reasons to Invest in Associate Education and Development
Imagine this: Your team is performing well, your projections are on track, and everyone seems happy. Is this when you would invest in staff development? [...]
Gaining Customer Insight: A View From the Top
Face-to-face interactions are mandatory if you really want to know your customers. Top executives know that customers are more than an ID number, or a [...]
The Importance of Setting Clear Expectations
Let’s Debunk the Myth that “Accountable” is a Bad Word Three years as a CEO has taught me many things, but one lesson-learned springs up [...]
The Traveling CEO: How I Manage in Multiple Locations
Pacesetter has three locations: Atlanta, Chicago and Houston, customers throughout North America and suppliers all over the world. As CEO of Pacesetter, it’s important to [...]
4 Ways to Drive Appreciation and Gratitude at Work
This article was first published on The Huffington Post. As a leader, I always feel gracious for the opportunities I’ve had and appreciative of the [...]
7 Ways to Overcome Your Public Speaking Nerves
It’s a familiar feeling: butterflies in your stomach, sweaty palms, an accelerated heart rate. No, I’m not talking about love. I’m talking about nerves. Public [...]
CEO Connection’s Mid-Market Rising Star Award
At CEO Connection’s Mid-Market Convention this year, I was honored to be given the Rising Star award for my work as CEO of Pacesetter. Getting [...]
My New Podcast for Georgia Business Radio
Last week, I embarked on a new adventure: I was a guest on Georgia Business Radio’s podcast. I’m no stranger to public speaking, but I [...]