In this episode, Amazon best seller author Renie Cavallari discusses lessons learned as she grew her company over the past 26 years, strategies to dump the ugly voices that suck our energy and cause stress, how she survived the pandemic through clarity in her plans, how to work with people with "big lies" and how she helped her clients overcome their struggles and challenges as an executive coach.

Ted is the CEO of DerbySoft, a leading hospitality technology company that provides distribution connectivity, marketing campaign management and content management services in 197 countries. In this interview, Ted shares his vision of a connected world, his endeavors to help employees tie their daily work to company strategies, and how he builds inclusion and coalesces diversity in language, culture and business practices across the many different countries in which he operates. Finally, he offers advice to anyone who aspires to become a CEO.



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Ted is the CEO of DerbySoft, a leading hospitality technology company that provides distribution connectivity, marketing campaign management and content management services in 197 countries. In this interview, Ted shares his vision of a connected world, his endeavors to help employees tie their daily work to company strategies, and how he builds inclusion and coalesces diversity in language, culture and business practices across the many different countries in which he operates. Finally, he offers advice to anyone who aspires to become a CEO.

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Ted is the CEO of DerbySoft, a leading hospitality technology company that provides distribution connectivity, marketing campaign management and content management services in 197 countries. In this interview, Ted shares his vision of a connected world, his endeavors to help employees tie their daily work to company strategies, and how he builds inclusion and coalesces diversity in language, culture and business practices across the many different countries in which he operates. Finally, he offers advice to anyone who aspires to become a CEO.

Greg shares why technical skills only get you so far, and the actions needed to think at a different level to make yourself more valuable.  He explains the right and wrong way to approach a potential mentor and the two key reasons people choose to follow leaders.  He shares the difference between being a Rock Star and an All Star, plus why you don’t want to work at a place where you’re the smartest person there.

John shares the factors that have helped him be successful, which include being a good communicator both verbally and in writing, raising his hand to help, and being willing to try new things.  He also discusses how, early in his career, he learned from the successful people around him to approach problem solving by asking positive questions.  In building his network, John believes developing a track record of being honest with the people you do business with, in terms of what you're going to deliver, really speaks volumes.

Suzanne shares why and how she started the 2nd HVS office in the mid-80s, a time when it was rare for women to own businesses.  She discusses how she handles contentious situations and how she has evolved her leadership style to match the person she’s working with.  Suzanne also shares advice on how to advocate for yourself, why building and sustaining [business] relationships should be a priority, and the importance of finding balance in your life – because life goes quickly, but it’s also a marathon.

Tori talks about how the combination of being kind and compelling can take you far.  She also shares her strategies for developing relationships with decision-makers on both sides of an issue, which of her character traits she relied upon in helping her lead through the pandemic, and which public speaking opportunities she thrives in as well as how she prepares for them.  Tori also discusses how she overcomes self doubt and what she'd tell her younger self (and whether she's actually following her own advice now).

Kevin discusses his transition from his long-time corporate career to foundation executive, how he identifies talent and builds teams around him, and the progress the hospitality industry is making towards becoming more diverse at all levels. He shares his insights on everything from leading during the pandemic to his strategies for trying to find his balance in his personal and professional lives.  He also discusses the role of mentors and champions and ways to keep growing your skillset to best position yourself for career advancement.

Lynette shares how advocating for herself followed by her persistence led to her career in hospitality and the CEO role she holds today.  She discusses mentors and champions who have and continue to provide her support and how she approaches public speaking. Lynette talks about overcoming obstacles and how organizational skills and designated time off help her manage to find work life balance. Lastly, Lynette shares some final advice and it's the same advice she gives her sons!

Dr. Donte Vaughn shares how his company helps clients develop mechanisms to influence how leaders engage, interact, and make decisions, to realize their full potential.  He explains the importance of treating DEIB as a fundamental business strategy, rather than an initiative, in order to be impactful and sustainable, and why he doesn’t believe in quotas.  Finally, Donte describes 4 actions leaders can take to create a more inclusive workplace and the 3 key pillars women and underrepresented groups can implement to better prepare themselves for career advancement.

DEI Advisors and Marriott International host this special edition in celebration of International Women's Day. Rachel Humphrey and Marriott's Former Chief Franchise Officer, Karen Finberg, discuss their paths to leadership and how the lessons they've learned along the way have influenced their leadership styles and personal growth over time, They talk about common themes among leaders interviewed by DEI Advisors and share their own strategies for overcoming challenges, wellness, relationship building, support systems, their personal mantras, and more.