Leading Ladies
This iconic figure in the women's suffrage movement fought tirelessly for women's right to vote, paving the way for gender equality and inspiring generations of activists.
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
This celebrated author and speaker is known for motivational books and seminars on personal development, including "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People."
Who is Stephen Covey?
In college, I argued to administrators that graphic design should be added to course offerings. The next year, they did! My name also appears in the title of this television series that launched in 1960.
Who is Stu Griffith?
This physical effect, named after a Scottish physicist, describes the change in wavelength or frequency of light when observed from a moving source.
What is the Doppler effect?
This highly successful tennis coach, recognized for his influential role in the careers of numerous top-ranked players, has coached players such as Andre Agassi and Novak Djokovic to Grand Slam victories.
Who is Ivan Lendl?
This groundbreaking primatologist and conservationist dedicated her life to studying and advocating for the protection of chimpanzees, significantly advancing our understanding of primate behavior and environmental conservation.
Who is Jane Goodall?
This acclaimed author of "How to Win Friends and Influence People" also offers online courses that help others to develop leadership and communication skills to inspire and motivate others.
Who is Dale Carnegie?
When I was 20, I borrowed $4,000 from my brother to buy a car, promising to pay him back in 6 months. I mapped out a a payment plan with enough left over for my other expenses. I paid him back in about 4.5 months. You may have also seen me on the news recently.
Who is Chris Iannicello?
This phenomenon, discovered by a French chemist, occurs when the boiling point of a liquid is lower than its normal boiling point due to decreased atmospheric pressure.
What is the ebullioscopic effect?
This iconic baseball manager, recognized for his long and successful tenure with the New York Yankees, guided the team to multiple World Series championships and is known for his strict managerial style.
Who is Joe Torre?
This remarkable scientist and two-time Nobel Prize laureate contributed greatly to the field of physics, particularly in the study of radioactivity and the discovery of new elements.
Who is Marie Curie?
This author of "The Power of Habit" explores the science behind habit formation and presents strategies for harnessing the power of habits to improve productivity and success.
Who is Charles Duhigg?
As development editor, I once had my budget cut in half and my subject matter experts quit. So, I enlisted interns to get the job done. We published on time and on budget. Finally, Hall & Oates has a song with my name in the title.
Who is Sarah Walker?
This scientific principle states that the velocity of a fluid passing through a constriction increases while its pressure decreases.
What is the Venturi effect?
This legendary basketball coach, known for his record-setting success with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, has won the most NBA championships as a coach.
Who is Phil Jackson?
This groundbreaking playwright and activist explored themes of personal identity, social justice, and the power of language through works like "A Raisin in the Sun."
Who is Lorraine Hansberry?
This influential writer and philosopher, known for his works like "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" and "Beyond Good and Evil," exemplifies personal effectiveness by challenging societal norms and exploring profound philosophical concepts.
Who is Friedrich Nietzsche?
I am an advocate for neurodiversity and mental health equity, a volunteer coach for the Special Olympics PA. I also joined Optica in 2007
Who is Theresa Miller?
This atmospheric effect, caused by the scattering of sunlight by air molecules and tiny particles, leads to the blue color of the sky during the day.
What is the Rayleigh scattering effect?
I won England's Player of the Year award four times, in 2008, 2009, 2014, and 2015. With 53 goals in 120 international caps, I'm England's second-most-capped player and second-top goalscorer. I'm also the current coach of DC United!
Who is Wayne Rooney?
This pioneering feminist and political leader served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, demonstrating strong leadership and determination during her tenure.
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
This celebrated writer and playwright, known for works like "The Great Gatsby" and "Tender Is the Night," showcased personal effectiveness by capturing the essence of the Jazz Age and exploring human desires and relationships.
Who is F. Scott Fitzgerald?
I keep a list of interesting/unknown words I’ve encountered while reading, putting them in alphabetical order and adding definitions.
Who is Scott Mullin?
This biological effect, named after a Russian scientist, describes the process of biological aging and the gradual deterioration of an organism over time.
What is the Senescence effect?
This legendary football manager, known for his successful tenure with Manchester United, guided the team to numerous domestic and international titles during his tenure.
Who is Sir Alex Ferguson?