Establishing a strong culture makes success more likely
Richard Astle | NeQter Labs LLC founder and CEOCompany culture, especially in a startup, can be more important than pure experience. It helps ensure...
Making decisions for the long run yields the best results today
Pam Hyland | Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England president and CEOI am a lifetime professional Girl Scout. I have worked in seven states,...
Partnerships’ greater numbers create strength in message delivery
Margaret Brooks | Rhode Island Jump$tart Coalition and Rhode Island Council for Economic Education president, Center for Economic Education at Bridgewater State University directorCollaboration...
Fear is a most motivating factor
Phyllis J. Cannava | Office Direct owner and presidentThere are situations that have defined my success and helped me learn as a business owner...
By keeping customer in mind, business will succeed
Anne-Marie Rosario Flores | Anne the Plumber ownerFrom the start, I noticed there was a need for female plumbers and a lack of them....
Listening helps to translate ideas into actions
Lisa Carnevale | DesignxRI co-founder, executive directorA friend recently reminded me about the difference between “hearing” and “listening.” It’s an important distinction and something...
Change is inevitable, so embrace it, learn from it and grow...
David R. Marquis | ChemArt Co. presidentThe world is full of disruptive business technologies. Some people may see them as a threat to our...
Partnership can be the key to success
Jeremy Duffy | Isle Brewers Guild co-founder/managing partnerIt has been a long journey to get to brewing operations at Isle Brewers Guild. It was...
Knowing where you come from helps define where you’re going
Brenda Brock | Farmaesthetics founder/formulator/CEOTwenty years ago this spring, I opened a farm stand in Rhode Island with a group of close friends. My...
Being mission-focused but adaptable in execution creates best outcomes
Megan Fischer | Roger Williams Park Conservancy executive directorAn influential mentor early in my nonprofit career instilled in her team the importance of holding...
