Leadership

Jacqueline Gerena · Jun 15, 2026
Finding the Light
I took this picture in Charlotte, NC on a trip to have Lora Denton capture some updated photos. We had a blast exploring city streets and chatting u…Read more
Jacqueline Gerena · Jun 1, 2026
Found in Translation
Many people don’t realize that leadership sometimes starts long before a job title. Growing up, I often translated for my family at doctor’s appoin…Read more
Jacqueline Gerena · May 19, 2026
Staying open to growth
Growth is an interesting thing. It rarely happens all at once. It unfolds slowly—through experiences, relationships, mistakes, small victories, and …Read more
Jacqueline Gerena · May 5, 2026
Growth Happens Quietly
Not all growth is dramatic. Sometimes it’s quiet and almost unnoticeable at first. You respond to something differently than you would have a year a…Read more
Jacqueline Gerena · Apr 28, 2026
Trusting Your Voice
One of the things I’ve come to appreciate over time is how long it can take people to trust their own voice. When we’re younger—or when we enter new…Read more
Jacqueline Gerena · Apr 23, 2026
Take a Chance Day,
Today is Take a Chance Day, and it made me think about how often growth begins with a moment of uncertainty. Many of the decisions that shape our li…Read more
Jacqueline Gerena · Apr 20, 2026
Who is on your board?
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my career is the value of what I call a personal board of directors. These are the mentors, spo…Read more
Jacqueline Gerena · Apr 14, 2026
Reach As High As You Can Day
Today is Reach As High As You Can Day! Early in our lives, “reaching higher” often looks like promotions, titles, or external milestones. Those g…Read more
Jacqueline Gerena · Apr 9, 2026
National Erase Self-Negativity Day
Today is National Erase Self-Negativity Day, and it reminded me of something I see often when working with professionals. Some of the most capable p…Read more