Evolve, and quickly, for success
In 2008, it became clear to me if we were to sustain our business during the shock and awe of the Great Recession, we...
Always keep learning
I have been fortunate to grow up with powerful personal and business mentors, including entrepreneurs I've been privileged to meet throughout my travels. One...
Clear contact supports execution
At the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, our purpose is to benefit Rhode Island's economy through leisure travel and by booking conventions and...
Trust, loyalty are foundational
My first sale was a policy for a childhood friend and his wife. The resulting commission was less than $10, of which the firm...
Inspire and engage
Every successful leader understands the need for certain skills: strategic thinking, innovative vision, the ability to execute well and to be a driver of...
Focus on what you do best
At Narragansett Bay Insurance Co., we have a simple, clear reason for being – to provide peace of mind to responsible homeowners living in...
Mission-driven leadership
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, which ranks fifth highest in the nation for quality amongst its peers by NCQA, consistently delivers high-quality, cost-effective...
Securing the future
Like many of my baby boomer peers, I have been thinking lately about my eventual retirement and hoping that the company I have been...
People are best investment
Recently, a newly hired 23-year-old employee said to me, "in college we're taught if you don't get promoted within two years of taking a...
A changing landscape
I'm fortunate to lead a health system that is a joint venture of two respected Rhode Island hospitals – Roger Williams Medical Center and...


















