Leadership
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The Next Chapter Starts with a New Way of Thinking
Success can be a great teacher — but it can also be a trap. The very mindset, habits, and strategies that brought you to your current level of success might be the exact things holding you back from what’s next. It’s not that they were wrong — they just weren’t built for the future you’re…
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The Leader’s Pause Button: Lead Better Under Pressure
Leadership isn’t just about what you do — it’s about how you choose to respond in the moments that matter most. When things go off course — plans fall apart, clients push back, or your team misses the mark — it’s tempting to react immediately. But real leadership is often found in the brief moment…
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Montgomery County Leadership Profile: Chris Heffernan, CEO, dlivrd
Chris Heffernan, CEO of dlivrd, a Horsham-based last-mile delivery and logistics firm that connects restaurants around the world with independent local drivers for on-demand meal and catering delivery, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Glenside, building a career in telecommunications and the restaurant industry, and finding success outside of traditional secondary education. Under…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Marc Kramer, Serial Entrepreneur and Senior Lecturer of Entrepreneurship at VinUniversity
Coatesville native Marc Kramer, serial entrepreneur, teacher, and TEDx speaker, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in the steel mill town of Coatesville, making $5,000 a year as a bookie in middle school, and struggling with his grades. After watching his father face bankruptcy in the 1970s, he resolved to work as hard as…
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From Autopilot to Awareness: Switching Off Mechanical Leadership
Have you ever arrived at your destination and realized you don’t remember much about the drive? You were alert enough to stay on the road, but not truly present. Most of us have. And if we’re honest, many of us lead our lives — and our businesses — the same way. It’s easy to slip…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Allan Matyger, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, WSFS Bank
Allan Matyger, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at WSFS Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Newark, Del., learning leadership as the eldest of four brothers, and working nights and weekends at WSFS Bank while earning his computer science degree. Matyger has worked with the organization in one capacity or another…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Bobbi Caprice, Director of Athletics, Penn State Brandywine
Bobbi Caprice, Director of Athletics at Penn State Brandywine, spoke with MONTCO Today about her childhood in Broomall and growing up in a sports-loving family. She was drawn to basketball from a young age and continued playing while she attended Penn State Brandywine. Caprice shared how the Athletics Department at Brandywine supported her as a…
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Think Differently, Lead Better: How Growth Mindset Changes the Game
No matter what your goals are, the best way to achieve them is to change your mindset. When you embrace your assets and believe you can find a way to achieve your goals, you’re closer than you think to achieving them. A growth mindset is the belief that skills and abilities can be learned, rather…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Jane Tang, Dean and Professor, Gwynedd Mercy University
Jane Tang, Dean and Professor at Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU), spoke with MONTCO Today about studying nursing from a young age, discovering her Christian faith, and moving from Taiwan to the U.S. to further her education. She’s dedicated to making sure Nursing is taught by people who have a passion for it, not those who…
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What’s Fueling Your Fire? How to Rekindle Meaning in Your Work This Summer
Summer gives us space to breathe — and in that space, it’s not uncommon to realize something’s off. The busy pace slows just enough for you to notice that while you’re getting things done, the energy behind it isn’t the same. The excitement you once felt has faded. You’re showing up, doing the work, but…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Clarence Martindell, EVP of Commercial Real Estate Lending, Meridian Bank
Clarence Martindell, Executive Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Lending at Meridian Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in the great outdoors of Hilltown Township. He came from a long line of union plumbers and learned a strong work ethic from his parents and the many mentors he sought out for himself. After…
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Make Self-Leadership Your Superpower
In today’s fast-paced, reactive world, your greatest superpower isn’t speed or knowledge — it’s self-leadership. The ability to stay grounded, think clearly, and act with intention is what sets real leaders apart. And it’s not reserved for big moments — it’s practiced in the everyday. We live in a time when reactivity is the norm.…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Susan Hamley, Executive Director, Chester County Tourism
Susan Hamley, Executive Director of Chester County Tourism, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up on the North Side of Chicago, cheering for the Cubs, attending Catholic school, and learning leadership as the oldest sibling in an Irish family. After attending Northern Illinois University, Hamley created roles for herself within Citicorp Diners Club and the Colorado…
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Leadership Blind Spots: What You Don’t See Is Holding You Back
Everyone has blind spots — subconscious patterns of thinking and behavior that shape decisions without us even realizing it. They’re not flaws; they’re part of being human. But if left unexamined, they become invisible barriers to growth. Most blind spots begin with a story. Something we tell ourselves based on past experiences, assumptions, or fears.…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Antonio D. Tillis, Ph.D., Chancellor, Rutgers University–Camden
From the vibrant streets of Memphis to the chancellorship at Rutgers University–Camden, Antonio D. Tillis, Ph.D., has followed a path shaped by tradition, purpose, and an unwavering belief in the power of education. A first-generation college student raised by his grandparents in the Bluff City, Antonio Tillis brings a rich personal history, global perspective, and…
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Self-Leadership for the Second Half of The Year: Finish Strong with Focus and Clarity
Six months into the year, you’ve gained valuable insights — successes to build on, setbacks to learn from, and lessons that shape your path forward. The second half presents an opportunity to shift gears: from reaction to intention, from drifting to deliberate action. Now is the time to reflect, realign, and re-engage with clarity, discipline,…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Emily Gatto, Director, TLC Wellness
Emily Gatto, Director of TLC Wellness at The Lincoln Center, grew up in Wyndmoor. As a kid, she loved a wide range of music and worked hard at part-time jobs as a teenager, but she struggled with school due to an undiagnosed learning disability. With the support of her parents and a few other key…
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Real Productivity: The Self-Leadership Approach
It seems like the world continues to move faster and faster, with more demands for our attention. In times like these, it’s important to remember that productivity is about more than just getting things done. Instead, it’s about protecting your focus and getting the right things done. Creating meaningful results comes from choosing to create…
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