As I sit here typing this, I am overwhelmed with excitement and joy knowing in a few short months, my 13-year old daughter will officially have a baby sister! Then my mind starts in on all the things I … Read More
3 Organizations Honored with Governor’s Sterling & Georgia Oglethorpe Award
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –The Florida Sterling Council today announced the Pinellas County Tax Collector and the USF Federal Credit Union in Tampa are recipients of the Governor’s Sterling Award for 2020. In addition, Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia, … Read More
Living, Learning, & Pivoting with Raina Knox: An Examiner Spotlight
Who is Raina Knox?
Dr. Raina Knox is the Co-Founder and CEO of Stratex Solutions, home of Ascend™, a Baldrige strategic planning software, and Apex™, a Baldrige assessment, application, and examiner software. Dr. Knox has over 25 years of experience … Read More
Top 3 Tips for New Examiners with Monique Akanbi: An Examiner Spotlight
Who is Monique Akanbi?
Monique Akanbi, Human Resources Manager at FBMC Benefits Management, has 15+ years of HR experience in the public school & private sector in various roles & disciplines, including workers’ compensation, employee benefits, employee relations, training & … Read More
Why Virtual Works & the Role Leaders Must Play
Published Wed May 27, 2020
In this age of COVID19, many workplaces have transformed their operations in a way that has enhanced efficiency and driven innovation. How this could happen, … Read More
Memorial Day Weekend: Our Tribute
(FSC)— Memorial Day is a very special day for all of us who enjoy the freedom and opportunities offered in the United States of America.
In my 28 years of service as a Naval Officer serving during the Vietnam
Examining the Past, Envisioning the Future with Dr. Mary Beth Corace: An Examiner Spotlight
Mary Beth Corace is a Master Examiner for both the Governor’s Sterling Award and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award having also served as a judge for the award. She coordinates strategic planning summits and presentations for the annual Florida … Read More
Rising in Excellence with Michelle Maxey: An Examiner Spotlight
“As bureau chief of General Services, Michelle Maxey oversees the [Southwest Florida Water Management] District’s Document Services, Public Records, Fleet Services and Facilities sections.
Maxey began her career with the District in 1993 as a student. She moved onto become … Read More
Be the Leader People Want to Follow
Pat Sciarappa
President, It’s About Leadership, LLC
Leadership is the focus of thousands of books, articles, trainings, and conversations with some of the same key themes about what makes a great leader. It is not about position, title, or … Read More
The David Moore, Sr. Tribute
Written by John Pieno, Chairman Emeritus of the Florida Sterling Board of Directors.
I met Dave Moore, Sr. during my first legislative session as a departmental head in Tallahassee state government.
He approached me at the Capitol and asked to … Read More