Real World Leaders

"You don't have to be the wealthiest, just be happy with what you do." - Tony S. Williamson College of the Trades students meet with Tony Santora, President of A & E Constuction Co., and Neha Arnold CEO of Sedna Consulting Group to discuss the true colors of running a successful business.

Does having people skills and a strong network really matter in business? Students from Hopeworks interview John Rizzo, CEO of InductEV and Charles Bernard, CEO of Eagle Metals, and hear how their people skills, intuition and network have contributed to their success.

Does being willing to get your hands dirty really make a difference? Hopeworks students interview Ryan Barber, Sr. Vice President of RW Dake Construction, Bob Peppelman, CEO of RJP Consulting Group, and hear stories and advice of how being willing to do the dirty work and persevering through challenges has led to their
success in business. 

Imhotep students interview Jeff Reimel, President at Reimel Machine and Glenn Bostock, CEO of Snapcab and hear how mindset, self awareness & humility can help you overcome adversity and help you lead others. You cannot force someone to so something they don't want to do. You have to nurture their strengths and let them work into what they like to get the best out of that person.

How can outworking others lead to success? Students from IDAAY interview Leigh Ehrlich CFO of Main Line Systems Health and John Rapchinski, Principal of Maximus Partners, and hear how being willing to do the work that others don't, and seeking out mentors to guide you, can help lead you to success.

How can mentors make a difference in your life? Students from HOPEWORKS interview Mike Precopio, CEO of Summers Laboratories and Dan Rhoton, CEO of HOPEWORKS and hear their real life experiences with having a mentor and being a mentor to others.

IMHOTEP students interview Chris Cera, coFounder of Arcweb Technologies & Keith Bethel, coFounder of Bethelmorris - Triple B Hospitality and hear how chess helped Keith to focus on his next three moves and how believing in yourself is the only way to start and lead a successful business.

IMHOTEP students interview Chekemma Fulmore Townsend, President of Hamilton Family Charitable Trust & John Blaskovich, CEO of MedEast Post Op & Surgical and hear how being on a journey to self discovery and making good choices led to their success.
 

Michele Bolos of NT Concepts looks for 4 qualities when hiring employees HEAT...honesty - E, empathy -A, accountability - T, trust. Ian Kramer of Schorn Construction Co. Inc. talks about high standards in his personal life and in the business. Being able to multitask and prioritize are essential in his leadership role.

Roxborough High School students interview Conrad Oakey, CEO of NovaTech Automation and hear how a Chemistry major and comic book artist took the leap to CEO his family business. St. Malachy students interview Rob Lail of LiteMovers to hear how a moving business was born from a boat purchase. Directions change and he encourages students to look at opportunities in the directional changes that life brings you.