by Heather Hughes on June 6, 2013
John Simmons When I first met cowboy-hat-wearing John Simmons I thought, “Here’s a genuine individual.” Genuine as in unassuming and genuine as in real. Then, when John gave me a tour of White Knight Fluid Handling’s manufacturing facility, his enthusiasm was palpable. What a rush. It’s great to be around entrepreneurs who believe in themselves […]
by Heather Hughes on November 19, 2012
It’s Thanksgiving week and I’d like to thank a number of executives I’ve worked with over the years. Here are seven edifying quotes from people who made a positive impact on my marketing career. 1. “Great ideas come from everywhere.” When you are a young up-and-comer you might think that only you and your closest […]
by Heather Hughes on September 14, 2012
Interested, dedicated, fascinated. I got this string of words from Neil Armstrong. Together they describe the team that got man to the moon and back. You could say that team was “over the top”. They worked long and hard hours to get it right, precisely right. Gosh, I just love that. I love people who […]