Author: Dawn Frail

  • Inspired by a Champion

    For many of us, the Olympics seem so surreal and so far away. But for my family, the London Olympics are very real indeed. Jenna Martin, 400-metre runner, is a family friend, and the sister of my son’s summer vacation playmate. To see someone compete in the Olympics that you remember as a small child,…

  • Lessons from a leadership great – Dr. Stephen R. Covey

    Stephen Covey taught many people many things. Some lessons he taught in person, and many more through his books. His passing won’t mark the end of his influence, and will hopefully spark a new generation to learn about this great man.

  • Actions speak louder than words

      I was reading an article recently that had career advice from women CEOs of Fortune 500 companies.  I noticed that some common themes emerged, and one of these themes was the importance of walking the talk. I liked the way Irene Rosenfeld, CEO at Kraft Foods said, “The fastest way to create cultural change…

  • How well do you handle change?

    As I was preparing to launch my new website I was thinking how much I used to hate change.  The funny thing is that as I get older I expect to be more set in my ways, not less. But that’s not what’s actually what’s happening.  I’m more flexible and more easy going (although I’m…