Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. November 1, 2021 — 20:11 PM We love to chat with makeup artists on what’s trending, what’s avant-garde, and what’s making a comeback (looking at you, frosted lips), but sometimes…
Whole health begins by tuning into your body and paying attention to what it’s trying to convey. Are you listening? It’s hard to hear when there’s background noise, and these days, there’s a lot of background noise when we eat: phones, computers, and Netflix, all fighting for our attention as we detach more and more…
…The true demands of the job. You need to understand the expectations of the job so you can be committed to do the work. It’s not a 24-hour a day role, but it’s a lot of hours. Managing a global enterprise means dealing with 20+ time zones and, until recently, lots of international travel. Work…
Be agile. Circumstances can change overnight which alter the mission. My short-term vision disability, for example, led to my finding a multi-billion-dollar market. I achieved an unprecedented accomplishment in the midst of chaos. As a part of our series called ‘Five Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became A CEO’ we had the pleasure…
It was March 13, 2020. My 43rd birthday, and the day the world changed for all of us. The kids were told they would be out of school for two weeks. As you know, those “two weeks” turned into almost two years of uncertain times with the coronavirus pandemic. Our senses were heightened. Stress levels…
Early in my life and career I was under the belief I had to accomplish success all by myself. However, I have learnt over the years that I do not need to carry the weight of the world on my shoulders alone. There are amazing people with incredible talents that can help me solve the…
Trust your gut and use your voice. Don’t be afraid to ask the question or voice the concern. You’re going to be right so much more than you’re wrong. Make sure you’re actively inviting participation from your whole team — in ways that fit their styles. And as you rise through the ranks, don’t pull the ladder…
Communication is key! Open those communication lines. Every time I walk through one of our labs, I make sure to stop and check in with the technicians. All of them have my number, and all know that they can reach out at any time with questions or if they need anything. As a part of…
Respect. It’s respect for all of your employees and their individual contributions. Pay scale should never be a determining factor; only job performance, teamwork and effort should be considered. As part of our series called ‘Five Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became A CEO’, we had the pleasure of interviewing Cheryl Kahanec.…
My father was a member of “the greatest generation.” They were a strong group of entirely unrelated people. They were loosely connected only by a dream: democracy in action. They were single, married, and both with and without children. They came from different countries, races, ages and professions. Young and old, male, and female, they…
