Becoming a great leader is like building a great brand. by Lisa Peterson Love

In the world of building corporate brands, I have come to realize that a brand embodies the characteristics of a great leader. The brand to some extent is a mirror reflection of its leaders. Over my 25+ years in building brands I have witnessed the raise and fall of brands based on the leadership at [...]

How do you become a great leader? by Don Harkey

In 2010, anyone can become a great leader.  Here’s how. You must start with you.  You are hardwired for success.  Sound corny?  It’s true.  Every person has a personality and set of skills that allows them to have unique strengths and abilities.  When these traits are fostered and groomed through practice, the potential is endless.  [...]

Making it in High Heels – Part 2 by Jacquie Jordan

The growth of my career has definitely transitioned like my taste for shoes or my affordability towards them.   I definitely started my career in Payless Shoes and thought I had made it big when I wore Manolo Blahnik’s to the Emmy Awards. Now as I relax into my ever -expanding career, I prefer my bare [...]

Taking A Stand For Yourself! by Tom Wright

There seem to be only two directions we can point ourselves in. Either we are working toward having what we really want, or we’re doing something else. Which condition feels better to you? Given that we all have had plenty of time to experience smooth sailing and being mired in the muck, the value of [...]

A Cool Industry to be in by Barbara McCandless

I create custom design plans for closets, home offices, entertainment centers, wall units, pantries, and just about any custom storage you can imagine.  The custom closet business is a growing industry, reflecting higher consumer expectations for closets and other storage areas. I got into this field when I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area, [...]