Sun Sentinel Palm Beach Edition
South Florida executives share their moms’ advice
Successful South Florida business professionals didn’t get where they are today without a little help— fromMom.
A snapshot of people from law and public relations to restaurants and hospitality provides a peek into the important roles moms play in their children’s lives, even when that kid nowsits at the head of the table at boardroom meetings. DavidRose, vice president, YELLOWDOGRecruiting, Fort Lauderdale Susan Rose “She provided me with a strong foundation of values. Her genuine care for others and unending support has helpedmeto build a thriving recruitment firm, and my mom has always reminded me to respect the individual and to understand that each individual has his/her own needs. Mom taught me to take one day at a time and to appreciate every interpersonal interaction as a chance to learn something new.”
Nicki E. Grossman, president/CEO, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention& Visitors Bureau
Sophia Tendrich Englander (married 70 years, has held elected office, been a Realtor and graduated at age 69 from theUniversity of Miami, two decades ago)
“I’m successful in my career today because my mom encouraged me to take chances. Today, she continues to influence my level of ’risk’ by insisting that she and my dad raised me to succeed — with mistakes allowed but surrender not! Together they raised six children, and this is one thingwe ALL have in common.”