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“Trust yourself, embrace your knowledge, and anticipate the needs of those that count on your leadership.”
“Listening to the people who believe in you, want to see you succeed, and will help you do so, that’s when good things happen.”
“When it’s bumpy, keep going—we are all just works in progress.”
“A sustainable future is possible if we work together to build it.”
It’s never too early to start teaching your kids about money. The lessons will benefit them for the rest of their lives.
“I am an empathetic listener, which helps build trust, a key aspect of any ongoing relationship.”
“Every human being placed on this earth has the potential to be the best human being you can be.”
“My No. 1 goal will always be to leave this world better than I found it.”
“Open a new notebook and write a note to the person you want to be in five years.”
“For most of my career, I have had to learn to be adaptable and make trade-offs to get everything done.”
“I think being a businesswoman is something that’s in my blood. Entrepreneurship is definitely not for everyone and not for the weak at heart.”
“We have every right to know we have the right answer, a better solution, a new way of doing things and to express it. If we are in the room, we deserve to be there.”
“What I have learned to do over the years is to replace the negative self-talk with a new soundtrack by telling myself several times a day ‘You are more than enough.’”
“... I wake up every day excited about the possibilities ahead. Not that we don’t have challenges — there are plenty. But our vision is exciting and keeps me going.”
“... I enjoy connecting with people, sharing my story; time and again it turns out we have similar circumstances and naturally relate to one another.”
“... Listen first. So many times, we want to dive right in but do not know the details. Listen first to formulate a great plan for a better chance of success.”
“... Running a non-profit organization is difficult, so I intentionally surround myself with experts in the field, who direct programs with passion, safety, and member satisfaction in mind.”
“... Making mistakes and experiencing some degree of failure makes us learn and grow.”
“... I seek to shift paradigms to bring positivity, a silver lining and improved outcomes for all.”
“... Don’t shy away from the unknown or what may seem to be an insurmountable task.”
“...Each day is a time to learn something new, and I have used those daily lessons and my experiences to help clients and the business succeed.”
“Everyone will not be on board with the vision that you have for your business, and that’s OK.”
“The highlights of my career are in the little moments and small successes. Moments of recognition, moments of gratitude, moments of bravery and moments in awe of the people I get to call friends and colleagues.”
“Happiness is a choice. In spite of any challenges you are facing in life, try to look for the things you can be grateful for and how your plight might be an inspiration for others.”
“It’s easy to motivate yourself to work hard when you’re energized and excited by what you are doing.”
“I am always willing to try anything. You never know what will help your business in the long run.”
“I took the leap because when things are hard, it’s in my nature to show up.”
“Incorporate others, as great results were never achieved by one person alone. Learn, listen and then learn more every day.”
Doris Carson Williams is President & CEO the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania.
Heather Starr Fiedler Ph.D. is Chair of the Department of Community Engagement at Point Park University and Co-Founder Play it Forward Pittsburgh
Eaton is a Senior Attorney with Crown Castle.
Stephanie Nycum Doliveira is Vice President of Human Resources for Sheetz Inc.
Emmerling is Executive Director of the Blackburn Center.
Germany is Vice President at KBK Enterprises.
Knichel is CEO and President of Knichel Logistics.
Bell is CEO of Sonita's Designs.
Amy Druchniak Peer is the operations manager at Latrobe Auto Group.
Sophie Glenn Lau is the head of the senior school at Shady Side Academy
Sharise Nance is the co-founder of HandinHand Counseling Services LLC and founder of Vitamin C Healing
Cindy Powell-Steffen is the Head of U.S. Device and Software Service in the Radiology department at Bayer
Betsy Krisher is President of Maher Duessel.
Blayre I. Britton is President of CDI Printing Services, Inc.
Patrice Matamoros is the former CEO of P3R, Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon Inc. She is now a private fundraising and sponsorship consultant.
Megs Yunn is the Founder and Executive Director of Beverly’s Birthdays.
Valerie Visconti is a Financial Planning Advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. & AIG Retirement Services.
Candace Kantz is Owner and President of CSK Advertising, LLC.
Janet E. Stout is President and Director of Special Pathogens Laboratory.
Beth Essey is Senior Vice President, Director of Employee Benefits at Henderson Brothers, Inc.
Carrie Nardini is Founder & Director of I Made It! Market & Neighborhood Flea
and Director of A Fair in the Park.
Misty Lynne Cauthen is Owner/Director & Master Teacher at Dragonfly Pilates.