Allowing failure can lead to innovation
Leslie Taito | Hope Global CEO
Recently, a bright, young employee came to me with an idea to improve a long-standing manufacturing process. He described...
If you believe in yourself, stick to it and your perseverance...
Charles A. Donadio Jr. | Rhode Island Fast Ferry Inc., Atlantic Wind Transfers president
Growing up in Narragansett, I have been very fortunate to be...
Establishing a strong culture makes success more likely
Richard Astle | NeQter Labs LLC founder and CEO
Company 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 CEO
I 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 director
Collaboration...
Fear is a most motivating factor
Phyllis J. Cannava | Office Direct owner and president
There 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 owner
From 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 director
A 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. president
The 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 partner
It has been a long journey to get to brewing operations at Isle Brewers Guild. It was...