The US Census has happened every 10 years since the very first census was taken in 1790. It has always been and remains today a vital part of our democracy. The census is a non-political gathering of data about this beautiful, diverse, and massive country that we are privileged to call home. This means the census is not influenced or …
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after owning and running a business for over 20 years while raising 4 kids, it’s that you have to get control of your day before your day gets control of you! The things I do first-thing in the morning, starting before everyone else is awake, is what sets up the day for success. This …
I love swimming, biking, and running — preferably in the same hour! In many ways, triathlons are very analogous to running a successful company, as I said in an interview with D Magazine. People ask me all the time how I’m able to train for triathlons while running a successful company, raising four kids, constantly traveling all over the world, and …
As Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Group, a leading workforce solutions firm serving clients globally, I’ve always believed in the power of team-building events and have invested significantly in them. In the early years of our company, we centered our team-building events around fun social activities, like bowling, go-kart racing, and escape rooms. But over the years, as more of …
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It’s always important to learn from others, and one of the easiest ways to do that is to read books that tell inspiring stories. Good books can teach you a lot about both business and life and inspire you to overcome obstacles and be the best possible version of yourself. However, there are so many books out there that sometimes …
While the number of board positions filled by women is increasing, the overall pool of women serving on boards isn’t growing at the same rate because firms tend to elect women who have board experience – so the barriers to entry are pretty high. I am often asked about my board experience and how I was able to make my …
If you have heard my story before, you know that I started Pinnacle Group when I was 25 years old on the living room floor of my apartment. It is so rewarding to see how Pinnacle has grown from that initial idea to the fastest growing woman-owned company in the country twice! But, none of that happened overnight. It took …
I wanted to start this week’s Medium post by acknowledging the generosity of Gene and Jerry Jones and Mark Cuban, who have pledged $1 million each towards the rebuilding of Thomas Jefferson High School and their athletic facilities after they were destroyed by the tornado that ripped through our shared hometown of Dallas, TX. Thomas Jefferson High School holds a special …
In my time at Pinnacle I have hired hundreds of people to work here. In fact, I think that hiring the right people is the most important thing you can do for your company. Company culture lives and dies by the people you bring in to work. But let’s say you are on the other end of the spectrum: You’re …