inner circle - Laura Gassner Otting

I Skipped The Selfie But Not The Lesson

April 25, 2025March 25, 2025 by Laura Gassner Otting

Last week I had the great privilege of guest lecturing in Dr. Bret Simmons’ business management class at the University of Nevada. At one point, I asked the students how many of them had mentors; a paltry few hands went up. Then I asked how many of them had champions; every one of those few hands dropped, … Read more

Is Your Inner Circle Helping You Reach Your Full Potential?

September 17, 2024April 28, 2020 by Laura Gassner Otting

Who is in your inner circle? Jim Rohn once said, “You are the average of the five people you keep closest to you.” I believe that to be true. And, it’s not just me; studies have shown that people with overweight friends are 57% more likely to become overweight. And, in fact, proximity doesn’t make … Read more