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CEO of Surgical Solutions. Alyssa Rapp, jumped into the company with a big job ahead. She was tasked with a classic business turn-around. In this video she talks through the challenges she faced and how she was able to overcome the challenges by building relationships, trust, open communications and by seeing her unpopular decision to […]
Stay PositiveDan Jaffee President and CEO of Oil-Dri inspires with stories of perseverance and faking it until you make it even in the most difficult situations. Mr. Jaffee shares a story about a difficult moment for a company he was running when he was about to throw in the towel a famous board member, Bud Selig, […]
Envision UnlimitedEnvision Unlimited is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing individuals with disabilities a wide array of high quality programs and services that promote choice, independence, and inclusion. Our wide array of day programming, community living arrangements, foster care, and mental health services benefit over 2,000 individuals across the state of Illinois. Envision Unlimited works tirelessly to break down the barriers and stereotypes […]
North Park UniversityFounded in 1891 by the Evangelical Covenant Church, North Park University is located on Chicago’s north side and enrolls 3,200 students from around the country and the world. At North Park, excellence implies not only a deep tradition in the liberal arts and the Christian faith, but also a spirit of innovation, reaching out to […]
Growth Can Be A Positive And Negative ChallengeTodd Schultz CEO of Restoration Ministries talks about how he came from a career in finance to running a human services organization and the challenges that might impacted his ability to lead because, at times, he doesn’t always have all the answers. He is confident, though, because he surrounds himself with a talented team and […]
Nathaniel SmithNathaniel Smith is most passionate about Technology, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Education, and Economics. These top the list of what drives him to push the boundaries and challenge the status quo. He enjoys finding creative ways to solve a problems and increasing the efficiency of a process or organization. Nathaniel’s personal growth and career growth operates in […]
RJ WhiteRJ White, is the CEO of Vipers Pro Men’s Basketball Team. Vipers Pro Basketball is a Pro Men’s Team dedicated to providing and grooming Pro Players while placing them into paid positions and exposure to play for a overseas club. Vipers Pro Basketball has exposure in over 12 countries and has a reach of over 1.9 […]
SmithGroupFounded by architect Sheldon Smith in 1853, our “born on” date might suggest that we’re a traditional design and engineering firm, but we left old-fashioned mindsets at the curb decades ago. Today, SmithGroup is an award-winning, multi-national organization that employs research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Working […]
Authenticity is importantTheresa Forthofer, CEO/President at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley – talks about the challenges she faces as someone running a human services organization. One major challenge she faces is getting top talent and retaining them. She also talks about the best business advice she follows when running her business such as, being authentic, transparent and […]
Operate with Fierce Ambition and Relentless DriveSanjay Shah, Founder/CEO and Chief Architect of Vistex sees vision paired with excellent execution as the driving force behind the success of Vistex, as well as, his focus on relentless learning for his team. They are ever learning, growing and applying their fresh knowledge to whatever it takes to bring their platform to the right […]