Fort Worth Business Press

This is a profile of Dr. Myiesha Taylor published in 2012 when she was named a Great Woman of Texas by the Fort Worth Business Press.

In mid-November, the Disney Junior channel said it has ordered a fifth […]

In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s election season. That means feeling, at times, like we’re in the Gladiator Ring. It also means this is a time for us to think about national and international issues, and how our […]

Throughout my career, I have been fortunate enough to have many great leaders to model. All of them have a few things in common. They are never the loudest person in the room. They are strategic thinkers and when […]

When we last left Lewis and Clark, Sacagawea was explaining the wonders of growing good food, no wait wrong adventure…now for the exciting life and times of Dawn and Iver as they construct their first orchard t […]

Congratulations! You’ve survived the most bitterly contested presidential election in recent memory. Never before have two candidates attacked each other on such a personal level.

This bruising campaign e […]

There are times when it doesn’t seem as if the right path will ever be clear.  Leaders have to make wonderful and terrible decisions every day, and don’t always have an obvious line drawn to the right choi […]

Anyone else out there watch Seinfeld? I was a bit of an addict, to be honest, and while I cannot claim to be one of those people who remembers everything (what was the false name that George went by when he wanted […]

…but help them adapt to private sector

On the surface the news seems positive about veterans finding work. Their unemployment rate declined in 2015 to 4.6 percent, less than the national rate, according […]

“I just don’t like working with women. They are so catty. I’d prefer to work with men and when I look around, all of my friends are men too.” she said to me over coffee.

“I used to feel that way.” I responded. […]

When was the last time you did a Habit Assessment?   If you are like me and many others, then it is likely NEVER!    We rarely think about our world of habits.   It is a very personal thing, right?

Our habits […]

Many people think of stress and anxiety as a normal part of life, but if you suffer from anxiety disorder, the effects can be debilitating. The result is a vicious cycle of anxiety and worry taking over your life, […]

The election? That’s history. Now comes the hard part: governing.

Donald J. Trump became president-elect in an election that upended the business-as-usual applecart of the political elite of both parties – […]

Neuroscience tells us we are creating pathways in our brain, much like ruts in a dirt road, that become deeper and deeper, and therefore, more difficult to pull out of.  Why build a road to a place you don’t wa […]

It’s the season for Thanksgiving at home, in the markets—and certainly in the workplace! As the year winds down, it’s a great time for reflection on the year’s successes, lessons learned, and objectives met or […]

I really get irritated each time I see a meme that says something like “don’t choose a job, choose your boss” and I certainly support the statement “People don’t leave companies, they leave bosses.” […]

Every year, several entities compare taxes in each state and rank them from best to worst. Depending on the methods used and what is included; Texas sometimes looks pretty good on the surface, with a lower […]

My dad always called me a “woman in a hurry.”  My first word was a full sentence (“It’s a bird!”)  In high school, I started classes at 7:30 AM so I could graduate a year early.  By 21, I had graduated wi […]

It seems so easy to say: Be kind!  But, life is hard. Change is hard. And since life keeps changing, that makes leadership very hard.

In a hard world it is difficult for us to take the time to be kind.  And t […]

“Self-Awareness” – The Hidden Impact
When you hear the word “Self-Aware” what does it bring to mind?

In this blog being self-aware will refer to: “having a clear perception of your personality, including […]

Heather Stark knows first-hand the challenges and struggles young girls face, issues that can be especially devastating if they lack confidence and self-worth.

“Low self-esteem can lead to so many p […]