“Make time to spend with friends and family, relax, and take well-deserved vacations. You’re hard work to become successful in your career is ultimately meaningless if you fail to also enjoy life and the people who surround you.”
Sarah E. Harmon, Esq. • Partner, Bailey Kennedy
“My father taught me to never ever be afraid of work. It does not matter what you do, but do it to the best of your ability and don’t be a whiner. You can accomplish anything if you believe in yourself. He also taught me to be careful of my words, you may have to eat them.”
Jewell Creigh • President /CEO, Ute Construction
“My parents taught me that you can do anything you put your mind to as long as you put your heart as well as your mind into it.”
Joe DeHart • Owner and Operator, Leone Café and Yo Scream at Tivoli Village
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“When I was 12 years old, I asked my dad, ‘If I don’t smoke, drink or run around with women will I live to be 100?’ He said, ‘No, but it will seem like it.’ My parents taught me that it was important to enjoy every day.”
Tim Quillin • President and CEO, Q ad | pr
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“My parents owned their own business for 25 years. They taught me that customer service is crucial in any profession. Keeping clients informed, being available and maintaining open lines of communication are keys to having happy, long-standing clients.”
Robert J. Caldwell, Esq. • Shareholder, Kolesar & Leatham
“German work-program immigrants to the U.S., they taught me to value an education & work hard. Consequently, I’m the first woman in my family to receive a Master’s degree. Also, to treat people the way I prefer to be treated.”
Christel K. Hall, APR CBC • Owner and President, PRowrite Public Relations