Leadership
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A-Game Leadership: How Personal Connection Drives Business Success
To unlock the full leadership potential within your team and achieve unparalleled business success, it’s essential to connect with your employees on a personal level. Understanding and supporting them as whole individuals — not just as workers — can lead to greater alignment and engagement. Each team member has unique needs and aspirations, and when…
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Lead with Purpose: How Your A-Game Shapes Company Culture
Culture is the invisible force that shapes every organization from within. It begins the moment two people unite, setting the groundwork for how they’ll collaborate and bring their shared vision to life. While culture can be intentionally crafted to drive high performance and engagement, leaving it to develop on its own risks breeding a toxic…
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Delaware County Leadership: Karen Barsoum, Director, Chester County Voter Services
Karen Barsoum, Director of Chester County Voter Services, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in a tiny village in the Netherlands, where her dad owned the only grocery store. She was always eager to see more of the world, seeking out a high school, college, and a job in a larger city. Barsoum met…
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Malvern Student Passes Down the Junior Miss Ocean City Title
Junior Miss Ocean City Sarah Avellino will pass the crown to her successor at the 2025 Junior Miss Ocean City Pageant at the Music Pier, writes staff for Ocean City Sentinel. Avellino, 15, is set to begin her sophomore year at Villa Maria Academy High School in Malvern. She was first introduced to the pageant…
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These Seven Talented Gen Zers Are Doing Big Things in Chester County
Seven Chester County Gen Zers found their place among the 13 talented young professionals doing big things around the Philadelphia suburbs, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. Dom Pecora started a bike repair business out of his house when he was just ten years old. Today, the 14-year-old repairs and sells bikes at…
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Your A-Game Vs. Your B-Game: How to Maximize Success Before the Year Ends
We’ve passed the halfway mark into the second half of the year, and many of us are reflecting on our goals — both achieved and missed. But here’s the truth: you can’t reach new heights with the same mindset that got you where you are now. If you want different results, you must think and…
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Delaware County Leadership: Jamila Winder, Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
Jamila Winder, Montgomery County Commissioner and Chair, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in East Norriton with parents who instilled ambition and work ethic in the form of music and sports. During college at Penn State, she continued exploring her love of music by becoming a radio DJ for an R&B show. Winder decided…
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Redefining Value: Beyond Money for Small Business Success
When we talk about value, it’s more than just a financial term. Value is about enhancing the quality of life in every meaningful way, for everyone involved, both now and in the future. Understanding value in this broader sense helps us realize that we treasure positive experiences, connections with others, freedom, and inner peace. We…
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Delaware County Leadership: Derek Dobin, Managing Director, Creative Capital Wealth Management Group
Derek Dobin, Managing Director at Creative Capital Wealth Management Group in Phoenixville, spoke with DELCO Today about moving around the Midwest as a child due to his dad’s job, learning handyman work from his mom, and the moment in high school he realized he wanted to work harder so he could go to college. Dobin…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Welcomes New Assistant Vice President for University
Gwynedd Mercy University is pleased to announce that Michael Minetti, MBA will serve as the new Assistant Vice President (AVP) for University Advancement. Minetti takes over the role from Christina Riso, JD, who was promoted to Vice President for University Advancement in April 2024. As AVP, his areas of focus will include the strategy and…
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High-Payoff Activities to Make the Most of the Next Six Months
In last week’s article, we talked a little bit about how determining your high-payoff activities can help you get back on track to achieve your goals that you set at the beginning of this year. We’re halfway through the year now, so it’s the perfect time to refocus and reprioritize in order to finish the…
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Delaware County Leadership: Natalie Chesko, President, Aqua New Jersey
Natalie Chesko, President of Aqua New Jersey, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey, her love of ballet as a child and teenager, and running cross-country in high school. She also recalled her first job at a bakery, where she learned discipline and teamwork and formed intergenerational friendships. Chesko…
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Making the Most of the Next Six Months
July marks the halfway point of the year. Are you making progress toward the goals you set at the beginning of this year? The next six months are pivotal for shaping not only your achievements for this year but also for laying the groundwork for making next year great, too. Your life unfolds according to…
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Delaware County Leadership: Tom Sims, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Manor College
Tom Sims, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Manor College, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Rockledge, where he filled the role of class clown both in his family and at school. He also recalled how he learned his work ethic from a job at a convenience store and why he chose Temple…
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Mid-Year Check-In: Refocus and Achieve Your Business Goals
As we reach the six-month mark of 2024 and the beginning of the third quarter, it’s the perfect time to review and refocus on your goals for this year. A mid-year check-in is essential for staying on track and making necessary adjustments to ensure your success. Paul J. Meyer famously said, “If you keep doing…
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Wilmington University’s Dr. Angela Herman Lauds Vitally Important Role of Nurses at VMS Awards Reception
Dr. Angela Herman, Chair of the Health Sciences Programs within Wilmington University’s College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences, delivered a memorable speech at the 2024 VISTA Millennial Superstars Awards Reception & Celebration last month at the Penn State Great Valley Conference Center. Below is her speech in its entirety. ________________ Good evening. What a…
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Delaware County Leadership: Randy Hayman, Esq. Commissioner and CEO, Philadelphia Water
Randy Hayman, Commissioner and CEO of the Philadelphia Water Department, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in St. Louis and being the son of a teacher and principal who helped him find opportunities to succeed despite discrimination. From a young age, he was drawn to leadership, public speaking, and music. Hayman recalled attending Georgetown…
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Delaware County Leadership: Jane Golden, Founder and Executive Director, Mural Arts Philadelphia
Jane Golden, Founder and Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Margate, New Jersey, where she fell in love with the ocean and art. She took art lessons from a young age and discovered a competitive streak when she entered her paintings in competitions. Golden also recalled living…
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