"I’m able to bring everything that I have to offer to this position, which is wonderful, because I know that as a Blac…"

"Chase down opportunities, especially the ones that frighten you a little bit. Those are the ones that will ultimately…"

"Connecting with people is the only way you can build a successful business. Try to find people who you think will dis…"

"Mutually beneficial relationships. Helping others has helped me throughout my career. Business leads come from people…"

"Success is not final; failure is not fatal."

"I realized that a core part of this has to be the elevation of our brand and telling our story in a more creative way…"

"We had the insights, we had the data, we had the stories — we just had to start acting on them"

"Leadership is never a solo act. The best leaders lift as they rise, creating environments where people feel valued, c…"

"As a leader, it’s easy to focus on what’s going to happen, and how. Spending time going through the ‘why’ really help…"

"In the face of difficult circumstances, be responsive, not reactive, Dara advises. There are things you can’t control…"