Andy doesn’t pull punches and he doesn’t spend time worrying about the things he can’t control. He lives in a world of curiosity and he isn’t afraid of sharing what he knows and what he doesn’t. He shared with me a great life lesson ten years ago that I hold fast to today! It’s a get to.
Read MoreI could spend a lot of time talking about all the things that Alissa does and what makes her so amazing. But what really matters is “why” she does it in the first place. Alissa has created a life and company that is all about honoring her principles, independent of the timeline. It doesn’t matter how long it might take so long as what she represents in the world aligns with how she wants to lead.
Read MoreWhen I first met Max Nelson, founder and CEO of Hood, I remember getting off the phone with a big, big smile on my face. I just loved this guy. He was so interested in what I was doing and so passionate about sharing his story. He talks in this post about leaning into the doors that are open and not fighting those that aren’t.
Read MoreDavid Cohen is the cofounder and Chairman of TechStars, a global accelerator helping entrepeneurs achieve more than they ever thought possible. In this post, I share a bit about David’s call to courage and how his challenge is not just about building a better business, but preparing for a full life.
Read MoreNick Soman is a relentless entrepreneur but he came to this passion when he faced being paralyzed and possibly dying. What emerged from his journey was someone who pursues purpose without focusing on the outcome. Learn about Nick’s journey and more in this excerpt from One Life to Lead.
Read MoreIn this post, James Mayo, Cofounder and CEO of SOS Hydrate, talks about finishing the game and having the endurance to stick it out. James is one of our life designers in my new book, One Life to Lead, and shares his journey and struggle with building SOS.
Read MoreSharelle Klaus is one of a kind. She’s a fighter, there is no doubt about that. For the last decade and a half, Sharelle has been building a company called DRY Soda Co., a non-alcoholic beverage that is enjoyed by millions around the world. But what she has really been building is a reflection of herself.
Read MoreThere are few people in this world that I want to be more successful than Matt Oppenheimer. He just gives off that energy of humility and purpose and you just root for him all day long. I was rooting for Matt when we were in TechStars together in 2011 and I’m rooting for him today as his company, Remitly, is now valued in the multiples of billions. But he started somewhere.
Read MoreKirby is the coolest guy because he’s so darn open about his journey of self-discovery as he battled with measuring himself against others around him. Today, Kirby spends his time investing in early stage start-ups as the General Partner of Ascend VC and while he certainly invests in ideas, he’s incredible at evaluating people.
Read MoreThe first time I met Fran Dunaway, she made me cry. I had shared with her the journey and struggle of our transgender son and she gave me a hug and let me know that everything was going to be okay. Fran was right. I was just scared. But Fran knows what it’s like to be scared and what it means to persevere when you believe in something strongly.
Read MoreSarah Dusek is someone who is very clear on the world she wants to create and who she wants to be a part of that journey. Sarah shares with us her experience in dealing with raising capital for Under Canvas. Read this post for an excerpt from my recent book, One Life to Lead.
Read MoreMadeline Haydon is so disarming in the best way possible. When I first met Madeline while interviewing her for my book, One Life to Lead, I was struck with how reflective she was about her business, her family and her life. There is a subtle power that has made her a force in the food and beverage industry.
Read MoreDavid Nilssen is a rockstar. As the Cofounder and CEO of Guidant Financial, he and his team have helped over 20,000 business owners achieve their dreams. But there was a time when the future of Guidant was in question. Hear how David navigated in an excerpt from my recent book, One Life to Lead.
Read MoreWhat attracted me so quickly to Lori Torres, former CEO of Parcel Pending, was her tenacity in going after a problem to solve and her willingness to ask for help in getting there. It made me realize how easy it is to fantasize about what could be and how you could be the one to do it, and another thing to execute. Lori executes and it’s why I wanted to share her experience in my most recent book, One Life to Lead.
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