Uncertainty is the new certainty. That our world will continue to change, and we need to be prepared to adapt and adjust, is the new normal.  And as leaders, developing, executing, and innovating on strategy is fundamentally about becoming great at leading through uncertainty by facing it directly. This typically...

When life gave us a lemon, we didn’t make lemonade; we made a lemonade factory. Back in 2009, our 14-year-old daughter was denied a life-changing school trip to Cambodia to volunteer with disadvantaged rural families. We decided to embrace the opportunity and travelled to Cambodia as a family, volunteering to...

The word on the street is that we are facing unprecedented complexity. But are we? If we look at complexity across a time continuum, facing the “unprecedented” is integral to the human experience. The need to adapt and respond has always driven human progress. In today’s high-stakes, hyper-connected business world,...

Timur Yusufov is a Maryland-based entrepreneur and visionary in real estate development and healthcare innovation. With a background in Economics and Finance from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), Timur combines strategic insight with a commitment to creating sustainable, community-centered spaces. As the owner of Unique Homes, LLC, he...

Brandon Gilkey is an accomplished real estate professional with over 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as the CEO of Investor Deals Today, a prominent firm specializing in Single Family Residential Portfolio transactions across the United States. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Brandon has built a reputation for his strategic...

Christopher Linton is a seasoned entrepreneur and community advocate based in Houston, Texas. Originally from South Alabama, Christopher grew up with a strong sense of community and values shaped by his experiences as an athlete. As the CEO of LoneStar Labor Management, a boutique staffing agency specializing in the poultry...

Michelle Klinedinst is the visionary founder of ViaMar Health, a leading eating disorder treatment center located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Her passion for compassionate, patient-centered care stems from her personal experiences and her love for the ocean, which inspires much of the center’s philosophy. With deep Puerto Rican roots...

Most people know that if they’re trying to save for retirement or build wealth, investing is nonnegotiable. Often, however, those who don’t have backgrounds in business or finance don’t know where to begin. Dré Villeroy, founder and CEO of private equity firm Beyorch, is on a mission to make advanced...

Charles Norfleet Jr. is a distinguished Wealth Manager and Financial Advisor. Born and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut, Charles excelled in academics and athletics, captaining his high school's squash and tennis teams and later being recruited for squash at George Washington University, where he graduated with a Bachelor in Economics. His...