by Veronica Cool | Jun 14, 2015 | Blog
Recently, I heard remarks from Christopher Simmons, retired KPMG chief diversity officer, addressing diversity and women, in particular. He noticed a trend: Out of each high school graduating class, women made up 6 or more of the top 10 slots. Yet only 24 percent of...
by Veronica Cool | May 3, 2015 | Articles and Press Releases
On Tuesday, April 28, I was in downtown Baltimore, intentionally. I saw prayer circles, peaceful protest, a city seeking to restore and rebuild. Neighbor helping neighbor, including our neighbors throughout out the state. businesses calling in, “How can I...
by Veronica Cool | Apr 11, 2015 | Articles and Press Releases
Among the swaying palm trees, ice-cold Presidentes and fried plantains, I found myself working. “You all work too hard, there’s not enough fun or family time” chastised my brother, the executive president for a global hotel chain, who chooses to live in the Dominican...
by Veronica Cool | Mar 17, 2015 | Articles and Press Releases
The economy is still rebounding from the 2008 lows. Those who survived, survived on cash reserves, thinner margins and complete reinvention. But wait! If you act now, you will increase your client base in the next 12 months. A bit silly, yes, but realistic....
by Veronica Cool | Mar 1, 2015 | Articles and Press Releases
From sweeping gowns to wage equality, huh? Who knew that the Oscars were a platform for social change? Patricia Arquette received rousing support from JLo and Meryl Streep, among many others, for her wage equality speech. Women earn 77 cents on the dollar, per the...
