Leadership
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Montgomery County Leadership: Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Bank
Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Broomall, where he loved riding bikes and playing sports with friends in his neighborhood. As a teenager, he learned about teamwork and discipline by working at a hotel and as a Camp Counselor. Rodger Levenson recalled how he…
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6 Steps to Help You Slow Down to Go Faster
In last week’s article, we discussed the importance of “slowing down to go faster” and how this can create more opportunities to embrace what you already have in life and focus on your priorities. Now let’s walk through a few practical ways to put this practice into action. 1. Dedicate Time to Slow Down:…
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Once a History Major, Glenside Native Realizes Priesthood Is Right Vocation for Him
Transitional Deacon Brendan Zehner, a Glenside native and a parishioner at Saint Luke the Evangelist Church, did not even consider becoming a priest until his senior year of college, writes Gia Myers for the Catholic Philly. “I was pretty lapsed in the faith,” he said. “But fortunately, I had some really good friends and teachers…
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Slowing Down to Go Faster in an Age of Acceleration
Taking the time to deliberately appreciate the present moment can greatly support your overall well-being. In a world that keeps moving faster and faster, we have a new disease to be wary of: The Busyness Disease. Often, we move through life so quickly that we don’t take the time to pause and acknowledge our successes.…
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Uncovering the Why Behind Manor College’s Go-To Guru
Tamara Ellerbe is that guiding light at Manor College. She’s often found in the cafeteria hanging with friends or helping in Manny’s Market. A social gravitational pull accompanies her warm personality. People seek Tamara Ellerbe out just to talk about a problem or excitedly unveil their latest achievement. For Ellerbe, her extroversion isn’t a learned…
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Gary Liguori Named Chancellor at Penn State Abington
Gary Liguori has been named chancellor and dean of Penn State Abington, effective July 1. Liguori, former provost and vice president of academic affairs at the University of West Florida, was selected following a national search. “I am honored and excited to serve as Penn State Abington’s next chancellor, and I look forward to building on…
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Montgomery County Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working class at the time. However, as he grew up, the neighborhood rapidly changed due to white flight, leading to it becoming a predominantly Black neighborhood. Consequently, Oh attended a predominantly Black school during his formative…
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What Are You Giving Power to in Your Life?
People who focus only on “what is” will create more of “what is” in their life: more of the same old, same old. People who focus mostly on “what could be” — possibilities and opportunities — will begin to create more of “what could be” in their lives. The language you speak to yourself and…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Names New Vice President for University
Gwynedd Mercy University has named Christina Riso as the new Vice President for University Advancement. She has been serving in the role of interim vice president since January 2024. “I am thrilled for this next chapter at Gwynedd Mercy University and to be part of President D’Emilio’s leadership team at an exciting time in the…
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The Power of Inner Speech and How It Can Enhance Our Decision-Making
In the fast-paced world of business, making sound decisions is crucial for success. However, amidst the hustle and bustle, we often overlook a potent tool right within ourselves: our inner speech. Understanding and observing this internal dialogue can significantly enhance our decision-making abilities and overall well-being as small business owners. Research suggests that inner speech,…
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What Hot Dog Buns Teach Us About Change
When I read recently that the Heinz Ketchup Canada organization has started to gather petition names to end the hot dog packaging mismatch, I laughed out loud. And the scene in this video came immediately to mind. >>> >>> Steve Martin (aka as George Banks) in The Father of the Bride going crazy in a…
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Multitalented Eighth Grader from East Norriton Shines as a Star Student
A student from East Norriton named Mikayla has been recognized as a ‘Star Student’ by the Patch, according to Justin Heinze. Mikayla commutes 45 minutes a day to attend a Main Line school. The exceptional eighth grader has a knack for languages, picking up Spanish in early middle school and excels in French and…
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Incorporating the Principles of Personal Leadership into Your Life and Career
No one ever becomes truly great by accident; success is a choice, a commitment to constructive action. Peter Drucker said that “the best way to predict the future is to create it.” Your goal is to challenge yourself to think deeply, to look at your belief system through a different lens, encourage yourself to dream…
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3 Reasons the Self-Aware Organization Has a Competitive Edge
Organizations that have self-aware cultures are more attractive, agile, and competitive. It’s likely that you are already familiar with the term “self-awareness.” In emotional intelligence (EI), the term originally coined by psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer and popularized by Dr. Daniel Goleman, self-awareness is the foundational pillar of four that make up the EI model –…
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Katie Daly Joins Dischell Bartle Dooley as Compassionate Force in Family Law
Dischell Bartle Dooley is welcoming Katie Lin Daly as the firm’s newest attorney. Daly, who brings a client-centered approach to family law, shared insights into her journey and her excitement about this new chapter. Starting her career as a paralegal, Daly made a conscious decision to pivot from a traditional four-year college to pursue paralegal…
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How To Create an Attrition Proof Culture
Drive performance. Foster growth. Meet performance expectations. The days of a command-and-control managerial style is long gone and new ways of working have been ushered in. Hybrid work is becoming normalized and as the younger generation enters the workforce, they are demanding new types of leadership and workplaces that pay attention to mental health and…
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Are You the Lid? Leaders’ Personal Growth Determines the Growth of Their Organization
As a leader, you’re growing your organization and your people. Or … You’re reactive and not proactive, you’re regressing instead of progressing, you’re disintegrating instead of creating. Ask yourself a number of questions: Do you have a growth mindset? Are you moving forward every day or backward? Do you understand the importance of personal growth?…
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From Classroom to Court: Lauren Yancer’s Path to Becoming GMercyU’s Women’s Volleyball Head Coach and Marketing Leader
As both the Marketing & PR Manager and the Head Coach of the Women’s Volleyball team at Gwynedd Mercy University, Lauren Yancer embodies the spirit of her alma mater, proving that with passion and perseverance, one can indeed wear multiple hats. From First-Generation College Student to University Luminary Graduating from William Tennent High School in…
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