Success

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    Tom Shine

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    Tom Shine is a self made man. A person I admire and respect. While some of is peers are retiring. Tom Shine is just getting started.

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    Jeff Pearlman

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    Chris Dessi: How do you define success? Jeff Pearlman: Itโ€™s a funny question. Back when I was coming up, first at the University of Delaware, then at The Tennessean in Nashville, my answer would have been something like, โ€œMaking it to Sports Illustratedโ€ or โ€œhaving an SI cover story.โ€

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    Bill LaRosa

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    G. William LaRosa is not just my Uncle. He’s my Godfather. I’ve idolized him for as long as I can remember. Recently, in the midst of a compelling conversation about business, I marveled how intelligent he is. He replied “I’m not that smart, I’ve just been around.” I call that wisdom. It’s my honor to…

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    Lisa Besserman

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    Everyone has different methods that to lead to their success, especially entrepreneurs. For me, the most important daily quality is being flexible. There have been times where Iโ€™ve had to fly to a different continent on a momentโ€™s notice, extend a trip for weeks at a time, or drop everything to solve a time sensitive…

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    John Hall

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    John Hall is one of the most powerful people in media who you’ve never met. He’s the master mind behind Influence and Co. Forbes recently listed them as one of “America’s Most Promising Companies.” If you want to be a thought leader, John is the gatekeeper. When meeting John in person you’d never know the…

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    Tim Flannery

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    The guy is an intellectual powerhouse, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Loyola University Maryland. I’m proud to call the guy a friend, and I’m enjoying watching his star rise. He arguably has the best answer to my “how do you define success” question of any interviewee.

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    Todd Marks

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    Todd is a confident guy. He’s continued to be confident throughout his career. He’s built one of the most successful companies in Maryland. Which is why I thought he’s be a perfect candidate to profile in these success interviews. Please welcome, Todd “Doc” Marks.

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    Tami Canizzaro

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    Tami Canizzaro is a unique executive. Dynamic and inspiring on one hand. Down to earth, and practical on the other. I’ve been fortunate to get to know Tami over the past 2 years. She spoke at my event the Westchester Digital Summit and has since become a friend. She has climbed the ranks of corporate…