Rising to the Top On rare occasions I meet driven visionaries that inspire what I do, and how I think. Meet Nancy Rabenold, the CEO of Xcira. Her company is the global leader in auction management software and asset disposition technology. I … [Read more...]
Each month I invite a person of interest to share their insights and inspiration over their favorite cocktail. Our interviews are informal, and mostly focused on lessons learned, motivation, advice, and success. At the end of our conversation, I ask each person the same ten questions. You can find our interviews here.
Major Sherif Aziz, USMC
November 11, 2013 by
A Gentleman and An Officer In 1983, a young twelve-year-old boy from Egypt immigrated to America with his family in search of opportunity. His initial impressions? "Big, vast, profound." His father worked two jobs to support the family and young … [Read more...]
Doug Ackerman, Director of Florida Department of Citrus
October 1, 2013 by
Disneyland Dad What do you do when the little girl who is the center of your universe lives 3,400 miles away on the West coast of the USA? How do you deal with the heartbreak when your daughter boards a flight and you know you won’t see her again … [Read more...]
Jerry Kyle, President & CEO of Platinum Bank
September 1, 2013 by
A Banker With a Soul. How often have you met a banker with a soul? Most of them are driven by the numbers that define the bottom line and most people to them are manifestations of a financial transaction, at best. I met Jerry Kyle 12 years ago, … [Read more...]
