Marguerite Z Mariscal is the CEO of Momofuku. If you haven’t heard of Momofuku, then you need to get out more! In all seriousness, Momofuku is a phenomenal restaurant chain founded by David Chang. Marguerite joined Momofuku as an intern in 2011, took on design communications for the group, and was named brand director in … Read more
Dr. Mark Goulston coaches entrepreneurs, chairs, and CEOs to become the best version of themselves. He is an international keynote speaker, has been a UCLA professor of Psychiatry for 25 years, and is a former FBI hostage negotiation trainer. His experiences were forged in the crucible of real-life and high-stakes situations. He is the author … Read more
Ruth Gotian is the Chief Learning Officer and Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine. She’s been hailed by the journal Nature and Columbia University as an expert in mentorship and leadership development. But what’s really remarkable about Ruth is that she is an expert in what it takes to be successful. … Read more
Garry Ridge is the CEO of the WD-40 company. I’m sure we’ve all used and can recall the powerful scent of WD-40–it is unforgettable, just like Garry himself. Garry described himself as the “consciously incompetent, probably wrong and roughly right Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company.” This introduction perfectly captured Garry as the humble, yet … Read more
Dr. Bob Nelson is fun, fun, fun. As a prolific writer, he has sold over 5 million copies of his numerous books. His work is all about creating a culture where people want to come to work, and where employees routinely go over and above. His latest book, Work Made Fun Gets Done is chock-full … Read more
Larry Robertson is an innovation advisor, helping people discover value at the nexus of leadership, entrepreneurship, and creativity. He’s a Fulbright scholar and a popular columnist with Inc. Magazine, The Creativity Post, CEO World Magazine, SmartBrief, and others. He’s also the award-winning author of three books, A Deliberate Pause, The Language of Man, and Rebel … Read more
Dr. Michelle Johnston is a management professor, executive coach, and leadership expert who helps leaders achieve results through meaningful connections. She is the Gaston Chair of Business at Loyola University in New Orleans, where she teaches in the graduate and undergraduate programs in the College of Business. She is also the author of a brand … Read more
I was delighted to speak this week with a dynamic mother-daughter duo, Deborah and Sophie Riegel! Deborah Grayson Riegel is a keynote speaker, professor of leadership communication, and consultant. Her daughter, Sophie Riegel, is a Duke University student, speaker, and author. Together, they have just penned their second book called “Go to Help: 31 Strategies … Read more
Robbie Samuel is a professional speaker, business growth strategy coach, virtual event design consultant, executive Zoom producer, emcee, podcast author, TEDx speaker, and virtual presentation skills trainer. What can’t he do! Robbie has been identified as a networking expert by Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc. As a business growth strategy coach, he helps his … Read more
As a child, Sam George dreamed of becoming a United States Senator. But along the way, he discovered he could make more of a difference behind the scenes (there’s a leadership lesson!). Sam influences others through his book, The Great Divide: Retro versus Metro America, and his most recent book, I’ll Get Back To You: … Read more