We’ve all been there with writer’s block.  It’s bad enough when it’s your own.  But when it’s your people, the wheels can come grinding to a halt, deadlines get missed, and customers get angry. Behold the power of the Sh…y First Draft! So why not just a rough draft?  Why even throw the S-word in at all?  Aren’t we all …

Last month, I had the chance to join my first cycling event of 2021 – the 60-mile Peach Pedal Ride in Weatherford, TX, just a bit west of Ft. Worth. It was a beautiful 80-degree day in North Texas, which is a true gift in a month that can often hit the 100s.  And not surprisingly, those seasonally low temperatures …

Attending Triathlon Camp recently allowed me to reflect on two things I’ve realized more and more about myself lately.  First, I am always searching for ways to become better in all areas of my life. And second, there are so many lessons to learn from triathlon that apply to business! Here are the top 5 lessons I was reminded of while biking, swimming, and running …

When people find out I do triathlons, and especially if they’ve spent the day with me and watched me eat, they often ask questions about my best tips and tricks for healthy eating. My basic philosophy is that food is fuel, but it’s also an important way to connect with others, for me this especially means my family.  While everyone …

“There weren’t many women or Latina CEOs in the tech industry when I started,” says Nina Vaca, chairman and CEO, Pinnacle Group. “Nobody looked like me at the top. Seeing that launched my journey to advocate for places in business for everyone.” She founded the Dallas-based company in 1996 and has not looked back. As a Latina, Vaca takes pride …

After more than two decades in charge of the company she started as a 25-year-old, Nina Vaca has faced her fair share of crises. These challenges have been both professional and personal, but no matter what form the crisis takes, she knows that there are certain things she has to do to be able to meet them head on. Vaca …

There is much more to leadership than a high-ranking position and being in charge. In practice, effective leadership is a combination of personal values and practical skills used together to create an atmosphere in which people feel valued and motivated to work towards the attainment of set goals. Being an effective leader does not only mean being a leader of …