Business, Science, and Health Care

The following is the story of a famed, successful business icon, John Sculley, former president of PepsiCo and CEO of Apple Inc., illustrating his efforts to mediate trouble as it appeared.

Jane Grote Abel grew up in a family business where in the early days, Donatos pizza and customers were literally served and entertained in her dining room. She came from a strong family where love, kindness, service and care ruled the day. This not only became the essence of who she was as a mother, business retailer and customer advocate; but it was what was infused into the Donatos culture for the thousands of employees, suppliers and customers to appreciate and acknowledge in an everyday way.

Dr. Delos (Toby) Cosgrove, a world-renowned cardiac surgeon and former health care executive can teach us much about persistence when the odds are long and the resources are limited. As a dyslexic who struggled through school, to continue to expand the expertise and reputation of the Cleveland Clinic as one of the best hospitals in the world, he has many lessons on how to leverage the best you have when at times it may not be good enough.

Permissions Granted to Distribute by Signature Contributor Dr. Ehud Mendel Israeli Air Force veteran, American Neurosurgeon, Family Man, Professor, Clinical Director The first time I

Steve McHale was always full of questions, curiosity and adventure—even before he sold his first big company for over $100 million dollars.

It started, really, in preschool.

Read Steve’s story.