Dr. Caprice Smith: The Leadership Multiplier
By: Shawn Mars Exceptional leadership isn’t measured by title, revenue, or position. It is measured by the people who become stronger because of your vision. That philosophy has defined Dr. Caprice Smith’s career for more than two decades. Whether serving in law enforcement, higher education, entrepreneurship, publishing, or community engagement, Smith has built her leadership […]
7 Challenges Businesses Can Solve with Supply Chain Intelligence
Modern supply chains generate enormous volumes of data from suppliers, warehouses, transportation networks, inventory systems, and customer demand. However, data alone does not improve performance unless businesses can transform it into timely, actionable insights. Supply chain intelligence software helps organizations consolidate data from multiple sources, identify patterns, and support faster, more informed decisions across the […]
Dr. Connor Robertson on Building an Automated Reporting System That Delivers Itself Every Monday
Manual reporting, according to Dr. Connor Robertson, is one of the most persistent and expensive time drains in business operations, precisely because it looks small in any single instance. Someone spends an hour every Monday pulling numbers, formatting a spreadsheet, and distributing it. Multiplied across a full year, Robertson notes, that single recurring hour adds […]
Empower vs. Origin vs. Edwealth: Comparing Money Tools in 2026
By: Jay Kt Verdict up front: If you mainly want to see your net worth for free and occasionally talk to a human advisor, pick Empower (formerly Personal Capital). If you want a paid subscription that bundles planning, guidance, and (on some tiers) tax filing under one flat fee, pick Origin. If you want a […]
Greg Gunter on Luxury Estates in San Miguel de Allende
For many Americans and Canadians, a move to Mexico symbolizes a new lifestyle charmed by culture, history, and community. Many destinations are attracting international home buyers, but the UNESCO-designated San Miguel de Allende stands apart as one of the world’s most desirable places for retirees, second-home owners, and luxury property seekers. This colorful and historically […]
Roche Names Dan Malarek CEO of Diagnostics North America
Roche has appointed Dan Malarek as President and CEO of Roche Diagnostics North America, effective August 1, 2026. The leadership transition follows the planned retirement of Brad Moore and includes the appointment of Antonio Vergara to a newly created U.S. commercial leadership position. Key Takeaways Roche appointed Dan Malarek as President and CEO of Roche […]
How ContactPoint 360 Turns Cost-Center Operations Into Recovered Revenue
By Angela Cordoba Perez The numbers ContactPoint 360 likes to cite from one collections engagement read like a finance report, not a support one. The firm points to recovered bad debt, meaningful annual savings, and payment processing that runs around the clock. ContactPoint 360, the customer experience and outsourcing firm headquartered in Texas and founded […]
Genia Stevens and the Case for Access
Genia Stevens has spent more than 25 years learning what happens when a founder cannot get in the room. She is the Founder and CEO of Jumpstart South Central Wisconsin, a regional nonprofit that helps Black and Latino business and nonprofit founders grow across Rock, Jefferson, Green, and Walworth Counties. She is also the Founder […]
What Working With Executive Leaders Taught Aang Lakey About Human Behavior and Change
The Human Challenges Behind Executive Leadership We think of executive leadership as something people earn through credentials and strategy. But beneath the prestige is a very human reality. When you strip away the title, you find the same thing you’d find anywhere: people trying to be understood, trying not to fail, and trying to figure […]
St. Louis Realtor Christina Southard Treats Every Home Like Her Own
Christina Southard has spent the last twelve years working as a Realtor in St. Louis, and the way she talks about the work makes it clear this is not just a job to her. She is a St. Louis native, born and raised in North County, and the youngest of four children. She was the […]
How Stefanie Peti Reinvented Herself and Redefined Pet Travel With MOOR NYC
By: Sydney Rodrigues The actress and producer is proving that great brands are born from purpose, building TSA-approved MOOR NYC into a new benchmark for luxury pet travel. Few entrepreneurs set out to reinvent an industry they never planned to enter. Stefanie Peti did exactly that, turning a personal frustration into MOOR NYC, a luxury […]