It was a steamy summer in the pit of the south in Savannah, Georgia, where I first realized that women could lead. I was a bright-eyed pony tail seventh grade tourist meandering the cobblestone streets sporting a green vest adorned with embroidered spheres along with a group of my closest girlfriends when I discovered that theContinue reading “Passion turned movement”
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A gift of nostalgia I received
Several weeks back, Pam Manfredi, to whom I affectionately refer as our “work family’s rock solid anchor”, formally known as our Director of Office Administration, came in my office carrying something. “I was looking through my desk, and thought you’d like to see this”, she said, as she handed me what appeared to be a vintage novelContinue reading “A gift of nostalgia I received”
The Science of Buzz
This week, I had the privilege of learning and growing alongside of approximately 1,200 of my peers from across North America at the Association for Chamber of Commerce Executives Annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. I heard from futurists, consultants, industry colleagues, as well as, subject matter experts aimed to educate, evoke reflection, encourage best practiceContinue reading “The Science of Buzz”
Four Leadership Lessons I’ve Been Reminded of in 4 Weeks
On Tuesday, March 28, 2017, my family grew by two feet….10 fingers and 10 toes. Corey, big brother, Jeb and I welcomed a healthy baby boy, McCoy Lee Keisler, into our lives. The last four weeks transitioning from two-on-one defense to man-to-man coverage in the Keisler household has been a complete whirlwind, but also anContinue reading “Four Leadership Lessons I’ve Been Reminded of in 4 Weeks”
My Why
The following is the transcript of the speech I gave when I accepted by position as President/CEO of The Chamber of Catawba County in February of 2017 at our Annual Shareholders & Investors Luncheon at the Hickory Metro Convention Center. Good Afternoon everyone — first of all, thank you for honoring us by your presenceContinue reading “My Why”
