I always say the single best quality of a good leader is someone who stands behind their employees – supporting and promoting their work, pushing them to do their best, and enabling their career growth.
Tom DelMonte became my manager about 4 years ago when he brought me on to his marketing team. Throughout our 3 year journey together, Tom always lived up to this quality. He had my back when I was on a crisis-prone project, he recognized my work and nominated me for awards, he provided me learning and growth opportunities, and he even helped pave the way for my current role leading a team. read more
This is the quote that continues to inspire and drive Mico Yuk. After speaking with her I can see why. Mico might be one of the most hard-working and determined women I’ve met. Her story is truly inspiring. Best known as the founder of 
I’ve worked with Malin Liden for several years now and the one thing I immediately noticed about her is that she is so appreciative and supportive of her team. She gives recognition when she can for their hard work and she gives them multiple opportunities to be creative and then lets them fly. She supports them in taking risks and she allows them to learn from their mistakes. Big lesson here – trust and support your team. 
You know Darlene is in the room before you see her. Her mere presence seems to cause a shift in the atmosphere – the room seems a little brighter, the people seem a little more relaxed, and the feeling in the air is one of – ok, now we are going to get work done.
When I first joined Carmen’s team years ago she was on maternity leave with her first child. I only knew her from the comments I’d hear from the team –
I recently sat down with Martha Corrozi Narvaez, Associate Policy Scientist for the University of Delaware. Martha is a respected leader in her industry and although we’ve known each other for many years, it was quite refreshing to talk “business”. My biggest takeaway -although our backgrounds and industries are quite different – that core leadership lessons are universal. 
I recently sat down with Jen Schulze, a marketing guru at my company. I truly respect Jen’s perspective – especially on tough topics- she is blessed with the unique ability to take a really complicated message and make it simple – put it into plain language that my grandmother could understand. A fantastic skill that I greatly admire.
