One could say that Kathy Springer, CEO of United Way of South Mississippi Inc., has spent her entire career in roles that groomed her for a job where making a difference is the measure of success. Springer’s career path began in healthcare, taking her first job at Gulf Oaks Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center, […]
by Ryan Giles | Ryan@TractionStrong.com Years ago, as a young leader in my business, I seemed to have 100 things coming at me every day: questions from employees, requests from clients, emails from vendors, and much more. No matter how good I became at fighting these “fires,” I still ended each day without a sense […]
After celebrating 3 years in business, Rachel Bridges, owner and esthetician at Bridges Skin + Body, reflects on the journey to her current success and discusses her hope for the future. GCW: WHEN DID THE BUSINESS OPEN? Bridges: Our first day of business was on April 28th, 2015. I opened the store with the help […]
Model: Shavon Banks | Photographer: Brian Pearse | Wig by: Krystal Ben More than just a hairstylist, Krystal Ben, owner of Hair Fetish, sees herself as true “hair visionary.” Ben, better known as “Krissy,” has always believed that all women are naturally beautiful. Just as she knew that some people were blessed with the gift […]
As a writer and coach, my computer is an extension of my brain. I use it incessantly and I have created hundreds of documents—scripts, manuscripts, coaching records, PowerPoints, handouts, articles, blogs, etc.—you get the picture. In addition to creating 50 million documents, I have also created images for my social media posts and marketing materials. […]
It’s the season for spring cleaning! That time of year where you pull out furniture, remove dishes from cupboards and get to the deepest crevices of your home. But, have you ever taken the time to have a spring renewal to reset your mind? Here are 5 ways to give yourself a much-needed mental refresher. […]
“Always be a stiletto in a room full of heels” is a bit of grandmotherly wisdom that has led one Coast hotelier to a successful career. “My grandmother, Helen Shular, babysat me a lot, and would keep me with her behind the front desk,” says Jessica Shular Chevalier, general manager at the Clarion Inn, located […]
