Joel P. Martin, Ph.D., is the author of How To Be A Positively Powerful Person and Me Brand Awareness on personal branding. Dr. Martin has been featured on “The Today Show” and ABC’s “Sonoran Living” and in publications that include The New York Times, U.S. News & World Report, Black Enterprise, Arizona Informant and Essence. Dr. Martin is president of Triad West Inc., a … [More]
Christy McClendon, MSW
Christy McClendon is an accomplished leader in the nonprofit sector and currently serves as president and CEO of New Pathways for Youth, a Phoenix-based organization that transforms lives through mentoring and life skill development, resulting in the disruption of chronic poverty for our most vulnerable youth. Her passion in life is ensuring that all youth ─ regardless of … [More]
Linda “Mac” Perlich
Raised in Phoenix, I experienced the arts through regularly scheduled field trips to performances and museums at my public grade and high schools. The result of those experiences was a passion for the arts, recognizing that the arts experiences through my school made me wonder, thinking curiously. There definitely was a spark! College took me down the healthcare path, … [More]
Pam Kehaly
Pam Kehaly is president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). With a mission to improve the quality of life for all Arizonans, she is leading the 1,800-employee company to inspire health through inventive programs, services and health insurance products. Kehaly joined BCBSAZ in 2017 and was quickly recognized by the Phoenix Business Journal as one of the … [More]
Bahar Schippel
Born in Iran to Baha’i parents, Bahar Schippel witnessed the horrors of the Iranian revolution. The most difficult phase of Bahar’s life occurred in 1979 when the Ayatollah’s regime began a process of religious cleansing of non-Muslims, which included her family. Her parents lost their jobs and her family’s assets were frozen. Later, the revolutionary guards attempted to detain … [More]
Candace Hunter Wiest
Candace Hunter Wiest is the founder and CEO of West Valley National Bank. The bank opened its doors on December 23, 2006, and survived the Great Recession while many others in Arizona did not. The bank serves small businesses, professionals, physicians and dentists, with branches in Goodyear, Gila Bend, Las Vegas and Phoenix. Wiest’s career path has been unconventional. She … [More]
Avoid the Damage of Apologizing Wrong
Apologies are something we love to receive and hate to give. And, especially as a leader, they are tough. They require a great deal of humility, which challenges one’s pride and ego. They are an open admission of failure and wrongdoing, but when delivered with sincerity, they hold power with one’s team. Unfortunately, too many leaders give superficial apologies loaded with … [More]
HonorHealth’s Tradition of Impact
The word honor conjures up all kinds of thoughts about respect, ethics and pride. Whenever honor is brought into a conversation, the assumption is that a place of integrity and distinction is being described. This is exactly the case where Valley hospital group HonorHealth is concerned. Since 2013, HonorHealth has been serving the Valley. However, its legacy of helping the … [More]
Attention to Detail Can Make or Break a Company
“Pay more attention to detail.” It’s something we’ve all said to an employee, co-worker or even spouse at some point. It can be a frustrating statement for both the speaker and the listener because it is often akin to saying, “Don’t make mistakes you can easily avoid.” And, many times, the mistake or omission was one easy to avoid, especially if it had been supported by a … [More]
Feedback: October 2019
As a woman business owner or a top executive making decisions for your company, what would you identify as some of the greatest community organizations or assets that have empowered you or your business? CATHERINE ALONZO Chief Executive Officer Javelina Sector: Branding Any successful business is a true reflection of its community; we are all propped up by our … [More]
Cadillac XT6 for 2020
This new model SUV is equipped with Cadillac’s advanced 3.6-liter V6 with Variable Valve Timing and Active Fuel Management for optimum performance, speed and fuel economy. The all-new 9-speed automatic transmission is optimized for efficiency and incredible torque delivery. At 310 horsepower, this SUV feels responsive enough to please. The Premium Luxury edition is all about … [More]
Hit the Road, and Charge!
TIncreasing numbers of electric vehicles are on the road, and a not uncommon sight in parking lots now are stalls with electric charging stations. One of the earliest to mainstream electric cars as a prestige ride is Tesla, and its drivers have a lot of charging solutions. In addition to being able to use nearly all public charging stations — EVgo, ChargePoint, etc. — with … [More]
Sandra Wilken
Sandra Wilken’s love for Paradise Valley and Scottsdale where sparked when her family relocated to the area from Boston in 1968. Wilken has been able to capitalize on her love of the area during her more than 40-year career in real estate. Realizing that the real estate industry was where she wanted to stake her claim, Wilken quickly earned a reputation for providing … [More]
Looking Good 2019 – October Standouts
ACHIEVEMENTS Eastmark a 50 Best Master-Planned Community Taylor Morrison’s Encore at Eastmark was named on Where to Retire Magazine’s biennial The Short List: 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the U.S. for 2019. The selected master-planned communities included in the list were chosen based on first-person testimonials. “Moving after retirement doesn’t mean just a new … [More]
Cindy Hensley McCain
Cindy Hensley McCain has dedicated her life to improving the lives of those less fortunate both in the United States and around the world. As the chairman of the board of the McCain Institute for International Leadership at Arizona State University, she oversees the organization’s focus on advancing character-driven global leadership based on security, economic opportunity, … [More]
Minimum Wage and Tip-Pooling
Wages are a constant pressure point for businesses, especially restaurants. Restaurant owners and managers face relentless pressure to minimize costs — particularly labor costs, which tend to overwhelm their balance sheets. Restaurant employers are understandably worried about the rapidly increasing minimum wage requirements. Just one year ago, most Arizona employers were … [More]
Phoenix Leading the Way
Arizona in general and Metro Phoenix specifically consistently rank high for entrepreneurship. It should be no surprise, then, that innovation emanates from here as businesses in our community pioneer products and services that grow their business and challenge their industry. In Business Magazine has gathered examples from diverse industries across our … [More]
