For over 20 years Nina has been participating in triathlon and other endurance sports. Each event takes mental and physical fortitude and toughness. Sometimes you have to dig deep and find that extra motivation in order to reach the finish line. Often that motivation comes from an inspiring or helpful book. Nina put together a list of five great books …
When I founded Pinnacle Group, I set out to create a place where people wanted to come to work, where our associates would be supported in all areas, and, as a result, would never want to leave. I truly believe the most important thing you can provide for someone is a job. We’ve seen tremendous growth over the years as some …
Ross Perot left an indelible mark on this country, state, and city that we both call home. I’ve long admired him for his entrepreneurial spirit, his patriotism, his visionary leadership, and his enormous philanthropic efforts. Since Mr. Perot’s passing few days ago, many poignant obituaries have been published. Perhaps the most touching piece came from his longtime friend Tom Luce who described …
Success can be defined in so many different ways. Whether your goal is financial revenue, customer satisfaction, personal contentment, social impact, or something else altogether, there are a few core principles that will help you get there and beyond. There are seasons when it’s easier or harder stick to these strategies depending on what’s happening at work or at home. …
The Aspen Institute is one of the finest change-making institutions in the world, and I consider it a privilege to be a part of the Henry Crown Fellowship, which was its first fellowship program. Since its creation, many others have been started, including the Liberty and Rodel Fellowships, and several fellowships based on geographic regions, including Africa, the Middle East, China, …
You’ve probably heard that one of the keys to success is to “underpromise and overdeliver.” But I think that only the second half of that statement is actually good advice. Underpromising will never win you clients or get you a job or a promotion. You should be aware of what you are capable of doing and convince others that you …
As a working mother of four who is constantly traveling across the country while balancing family, community, and business, my day-to-day schedule is very full. However, if there are two things that I always make time for, it’s my family and my hobbies. Spending quality time with my husband and our beautiful children and participating in some of our favorite hobbies …
Summer is one of my favorite times of the year. Not only because of the amazing family time we share when my oldest daughter is home from college, but also because every summer it begins raining summer interns here at Pinnacle. Through the Pinnacle Summer Fellows program, we make it a priority to offer as many paid internships to deserving students …
So, you’ve just graduated after years of rigorous study, late nights, penny-pinching, hard work, and maybe just a little bit of fun. You’ve gotten that job you worked so hard for and now, you’re ready to launch your career. You’re a rocket ship, ready to take off to wild success! With any luck, soon the checks will start coming in …
Since I was a young girl, my mother and my grandmother always instilled in me the importance of becoming an independent woman. My grandmother would always say, “aprende a vivir sola.” She, of course, did not mean “you will never get married,” which is how this phrase is often used. What my grandmother meant was “learn to be a self-made …