When people come together to help others, amazing things can happen. A few weeks ago, I attended one of my favorite charity events of the year: Citymeals on Wheels’ “Chefs Tribute”. Now in its 33rd year, this year’s theme was “The Grand Affair: Celebrating Chefs of the World’s Great Hotels.” From Las Vegas to Lisbon, […]
Developing Women Leaders in Life Sciences
I recently had an opportunity to spend some time with IQVIA’s Women’s Leadership Network (WIN). It was inspiring to meet so many women and men dedicated not only to women’s leadership but also to improving health, innovation and outcomes in the life sciences. As member of their Board of Directors, I am especially committed to […]
The Challenges of Changing Careers
After Olympian Sasha Cohen failed to qualify for the 2010 Olympics, she suddenly found herself “retired” from figure skating, and lost direction in her life. At the young age of 25, Cohen had to figure out what to do next. Having worked with people leaving jobs or changing careers, I think that she perfectly captures […]
Wisconsin’s Unique Approach to the Shrinking Labor Pool
The unemployment rate in the United States continues to decline and with that decrease qualified job candidates are more difficult to find. Thanks to a unique program in Wisconsin, employers there are now beginning to consider candidates whom they once may have turned away. In my home state of Wisconsin, where unemployment was as low […]
The Entrepreneurial Spirt of Immigrants
I was fascinated by this article on why immigrants make such good entrepreneurs that I recently found in the Wall Street Journal. The energy and outsider’s perspective of immigrants, coupled with their resilience in dealing with the inevitable challenges of immigration, seem to be important characteristics for successful entrepreneurs. The author notes that “seeing with […]
Morven Education Committee Visits Johnson & Johnson Museum
I recently joined other members of the Historic Morven Education Committee for a tour of the Johnson & Johnson Museum in New Brunswick. Legendary CEO Robert Wood Johnson was a former resident of Morven and is said to have written Johnson & Johnson’s Credo while sitting in front of a fireplace at the historic house. […]