Leadership
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Philadelphia Leadership: Jamila Winder, Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
Jamila Winder, Montgomery County Commissioner and Chair, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in East Norriton with parents who instilled ambition and work ethic in the form of music and sports. During college at Penn State, she continued exploring her love of music by becoming a radio DJ for an R&B show. Winder decided…
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Redefining Value: Beyond Money for Small Business Success
When we talk about value, it’s more than just a financial term. Value is about enhancing the quality of life in every meaningful way, for everyone involved, both now and in the future. Understanding value in this broader sense helps us realize that we treasure positive experiences, connections with others, freedom, and inner peace. We…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Derek Dobin, Managing Director, Creative Capital Wealth Management Group
Derek Dobin, Managing Director at Creative Capital Wealth Management Group in Phoenixville, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about moving around the Midwest as a child due to his dad’s job, learning handyman work from his mom, and the moment in high school he realized he wanted to work harder so he could go to college. Dobin…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Welcomes New Assistant Vice President for University
Gwynedd Mercy University is pleased to announce that Michael Minetti, MBA will serve as the new Assistant Vice President (AVP) for University Advancement. Minetti takes over the role from Christina Riso, JD, who was promoted to Vice President for University Advancement in April 2024. As AVP, his areas of focus will include the strategy and…
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High-Payoff Activities to Make the Most of the Next Six Months
In last week’s article, we talked a little bit about how determining your high-payoff activities can help you get back on track to achieve your goals that you set at the beginning of this year. We’re halfway through the year now, so it’s the perfect time to refocus and reprioritize in order to finish the…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Natalie Chesko, President, Aqua New Jersey
Natalie Chesko, President of Aqua New Jersey, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey, her love of ballet as a child and teenager, and running cross-country in high school. She also recalled her first job at a bakery, where she learned discipline and teamwork and formed intergenerational friendships. Chesko…
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Making the Most of the Next Six Months
July marks the halfway point of the year. Are you making progress toward the goals you set at the beginning of this year? The next six months are pivotal for shaping not only your achievements for this year but also for laying the groundwork for making next year great, too. Your life unfolds according to…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Tom Sims, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Manor College
Tom Sims, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Manor College, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Rockledge, where he filled the role of class clown both in his family and at school. He also recalled how he learned his work ethic from a job at a convenience store and why he chose Temple…
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Mid-Year Check-In: Refocus and Achieve Your Business Goals
As we reach the six-month mark of 2024 and the beginning of the third quarter, it’s the perfect time to review and refocus on your goals for this year. A mid-year check-in is essential for staying on track and making necessary adjustments to ensure your success. Paul J. Meyer famously said, “If you keep doing…
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Cheltenham’s Rue Landau Is First Openly Gay Person to Be Elected to Philadelphia City Council
Cheltenham native Rue Landau made history this November when she became the first openly gay person elected to Philadelphia City Council, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. She celebrated her election by “singing ‘We Are the Champions’ with my campaign staff at two in the morning at Woody’s,” she recalled. For Landau, working at…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Randy Hayman, Esq. Commissioner and CEO, Philadelphia Water
Randy Hayman, Commissioner and CEO of the Philadelphia Water Department, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in St. Louis and being the son of a teacher and principal who helped him find opportunities to succeed despite discrimination. From a young age, he was drawn to leadership, public speaking, and music. Hayman recalled attending Georgetown…
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Bensalem CEO Edward DeAngelis Gives Insights on Philly’s Construction Boom
Philadelphia’s construction industry has evolved significantly over the past 25 years, with Edward DeAngelis at the forefront of this transformation, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As the founder and CEO of Bensalem-based EDA Contractors, DeAngelis has witnessed substantial changes since starting the company in 1999. One notable shift has been the…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Jane Golden, Founder and Executive Director, Mural Arts Philadelphia
Jane Golden, Founder and Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Margate, New Jersey, where she fell in love with the ocean and art. She took art lessons from a young age and discovered a competitive streak when she entered her paintings in competitions. Golden also recalled living…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Dave McCormick, Candidate, U.S. Senate
Dave McCormick, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Bloomsburg, where his father was a college president. Sports defined his high school career, and he was nominated to West Point, where he was co-captain of the Army West Point wrestling team. McCormick discussed how his time in…
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Using a New Way of Thinking to Achieve Different Results
Many people try all kinds of things to get new results in life. Whether you’re working toward personal goals, family goals or business and financial goals, it’s hard to achieve new results if you don’t act in a new or different way. Our mindset and perspective shape the meaning we give to our experiences and…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Bank
Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Bank, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Broomall, where he loved riding bikes and playing sports with friends in his neighborhood. As a teenager, he learned about teamwork and discipline by working at a hotel and as a Camp Counselor. Levenson recalled how he got…
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Once a History Major, Glenside Native Realizes Priesthood Is Right Vocation for Him
Transitional Deacon Brendan Zehner, a Glenside native and a parishioner at Saint Luke the Evangelist Church, did not even consider becoming a priest until his senior year of college, writes Gia Myers for the Catholic Philly. “I was pretty lapsed in the faith,” he said. “But fortunately, I had some really good friends and teachers…
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6 Steps to Help You Slow Down to Go Faster
In last week’s article, we discussed the importance of “slowing down to go faster” and how this can create more opportunities to embrace what you already have in life and focus on your priorities. Now let’s walk through a few practical ways to put this practice into action. 1. Dedicate Time to Slow Down:…
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