Careers & Professional Growth

Brent Hutto is a transportation and logistics professional with more than 20 years of leadership in sales and marketing. His focus includes brand consulting with Fortune 500 companies with specific experience in product development, distribution channel management, marketing communications, and research. He has been happily married to his wife Teresa for 24 years, and they […]

I discuss the importance of career fulfillment and how to achieve it. I share a conversation with a nurse who feels unfulfilled due to the fast-paced, profit-driven nature of modern healthcare. I advise her to identify sources of happiness and fulfillment, consider sabbaticals, and plan for future changes. I emphasize focusing on success rather than

In this episode, I discuss the importance of adaptability and why we shouldn’t cling to outdated or ineffective strategies. I explore how continuously evolving processes and systems can lead to better efficiency and outcomes—even if it means stepping away from familiar approaches. I also emphasize the dangers of complacency and why actively embracing change is

Jerry Holisky is a seasoned business lawyer with Aronberg Goldgehn, a full-service business law firm with offices in Chicago and Wheaton, Illinois. He focuses on the legal concerns of middle-market companies and their owners, frequently serving as the company’s outside general counsel. Jerry is a highly experienced mergers and acquisition attorney. In addition, a large

I dive into the common pitfalls of New Year’s resolutions, focusing on why setting small, achievable goals is more effective than aiming for overly ambitious ones. Drawing from my own experiences, I share tips on maintaining good habits, overcoming setbacks, and leveraging accountability and positive reinforcement. I also emphasize the power of networking and how

I’ve always believed that confidence is a cornerstone of success, both personally and professionally. But confidence doesn’t appear out of thin air—it’s built through experiences, including struggles and failures. As an attorney, I’ve faced my share of challenges, and each one has taught me lessons that have shaped the confidence I rely on today. Connect

I’ve always believed in the power of public speaking and the impact it can have on building confidence and enhancing business interactions. But let me tell you, it wasn’t always easy for me. My journey started in third grade when I nervously faced my first audience. Over the years, I grew to embrace public speaking,

In Episode 32 of Light Bulb Moments, I sit down with Marty Dunne, a lifelong LaGrange resident and seasoned sales leader turned top-producing real estate agent. Marty led a 550-person sales and marketing team at a Fortune 2000 company sold for $5 billion in 2018. Now, as part of Berkshire Hathaway, he combines strategic business

In this Flash Moment, I dive into how we can conquer chaos by embracing uncertainty and using strategic thinking to navigate it. Chaos, while unsettling, doesn’t have to paralyze us. Instead, I believe it’s a natural part of life that can be managed-and even leveraged-by approaching it thoughtfully. When faced with the unknown, I focus

In episode 28 of Light Bulb Moments, I sit down with Jordan Hanson, an atypical attorney with an atypical career path for somebody who is just 39 years old. Jordan’s journey began in a fourth-generation family company, where he developed a passion for family businesses—their opportunities, challenges, and inherent complexities. From working as a laborer