Is this the Home of Someone with Potential?

Is this the home of someone with potential?

I built a venture-backed technology company, led one of the largest counties in Maryland…and earned an MBA. But I got my start in this apartment building.

Do You Need a Mentor

Do you need a mentor to be successful? Everyone says you do.

I was 26 the first time I heard the word.

I was headed to Madison Square Garden for a Grateful Dead concert. I was with a client, who had become a friend, and she was talking about how she met with her mentor on a difficult situation at work.

Why is a Degree the Metric for Success?

Why is the college degree our metric for potential?

I was on a call tonight with 67 esteemed, prestigious people who work diligently to protect our country and companies. In this case, they work in cyber…but this applies to many industries.

Will We Ever Go Back?

Will We Ever Go Back to the Way Things Were?

I hope everyone is finding peace in our new normal. My children are getting cabin fever, and a little frustrated with distance learning. They miss their friends. I reminded them yesterday how fortunate we are. People are losing their lives and livelihoods.

Giving Tuesday

Most people want to feel that their presence in the world had an impact, or at least made a difference. As we approach #GivingTuesday, my goal isn’t to get you to write a check but, instead, to get you to figure out where you can have influence.