Belief in mission best motivator
In the 5½ years I've been the director, there are some things that have kept me motivated and putting 110 percent effort into my...
Focus on ends, not means
Changing the world through an enterprise is in the purview of all of us, not just Steve Jobs or Mother Teresa. And it doesn't...
As entrepreneur, all details matter
I started Sightsailing a few years after graduating from Boston University and working in sales in Providence. I've always had a passion for sailing,...
Mission alone is not enough
As we near our 50th anniversary, I reflect on the humble beginnings of Providence Community Health Centers. It was a very turbulent time in...
Transparency, inclusion lead to renewal
The task of creating CAPP from the ashes of ProCAP was a complicated one.
For starters, the federal government imposed a sequester cut and...
Sell innovation, not product
Stewart Butterfield, founder and CEO of Slack, recently said, "No small innovation ever caused a large shift in how people spend their time and...
Important message? Keep repeating it
Simon Sinek, author, speaker and consultant said, "Your vision is only actionable if you say it out loud. If you keep it to yourself...
Honor roots, but look forward
I am fortunate to have spent 42 years (and counting) of my career at Johnson & Wales University. This longevity would not be possible...
Cede control for best results
At the Boys & Girls Club of East Providence, I am both blessed and cursed by the power of history. Our organization has been...
Create a culture for success
To be a successful business leader, one must understand the perpetually changing needs of an organization. Specifically, you must be able to quickly shift...