Category: Black Heritage

Dana Jackson Managing Director, Global Information & Business Solutions, Legg Mason Global Asset Management Who inspires you? What did they motivate you to achieve or accomplish? When I think about who inspires me, so many people come to mind. The saying “it takes a village” really resonates with me. There were a lot of people… Read the full article

Stacie Burks-Garcia Vice President & Business Client Advisor, MUFG Union Bank, N.A. What do you consider your greatest strength, and how do you think it benefits your business? My greatest strengths are that I have a solid work ethic, and am a relationship builder with high integrity. I am an effective communicator and a good… Read the full article

Chidi Ofoma Vice President, Business Client Advisor, Business Banking Group, MUFG Union Bank, N.A. What do you consider your greatest strength, and how do you think it benefits your business? My greatest strength is persistence. As a business advisor, I’ve learned to overcome objections, be patient, and persist—it may take several calls and meetings to… Read the full article

Vincent Davis Senior Director, Energy Efficiency, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) What do you consider your greatest strength, and how do you think it benefits your business? I think one of my greatest strengths is my ability to assess situations and then make fact-based decisions with a touch of calculated risk (if necessary). As… Read the full article

Richard Bynum EVP, Head of Business Banking, PNC Financial Services Group How do you motivate others? I believe the greatest motivation comes from within. So when I’m trying to inspire or motivate others, my first question is, “What’s in this for you?” It’s important, because if I can understand what your needs are, I can… Read the full article

Cheryl Spruill Vice president, Risk Management, Prudential Financial Who inspires you? What did they motivate you to achieve or accomplish? There are so many people who have been great motivators for me, but I’m inspired by people who are bold and fearless enough to make tough choices that may eliminate some of what they like… Read the full article

Matthew B. McFarlane Principal & Co-Chair, Diversity Committee, Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. What do you think is the greatest issue or dilemma facing the African American community today? In my mind, one significant challenge for the African American community is having the space to embrace our own diversity and authentic selves. For example,… Read the full article

Dr. Charlita Shelton President and CEO, University of the Rockies How do you motivate others? I believe in leading by example. I try to stay positive, keep a balanced perspective, and stay calm—even when faced with extremely difficult situations. As leaders we are always watched, especially by our subordinates. If they can see that I… Read the full article

Charles W. Bernard COVP/Group VP, Pharmacy & Retail Ops – (Southern US, Puerto Rico, and the USVI), Walgreens What do you consider your greatest strength, and how do you think it benefits your business? I believe that one of my greatest strengths is the ability to examine a particular problem or challenge from many different… Read the full article

Tara D. Elliott Partner, WilmerHale What do you consider your greatest strength, and how do you think it benefits your business? I believe that my greatest strengths are my work ethic and intuition. I am highly motivated to get things done and to get them done right. Growing up, I heard the constant refrain from… Read the full article