Grinding It Out: The Dirt is in the Details

This is not the first time that I have interviewed Rhonda Vetere, Female C-Suite Executive, entrepreneur, philanthropist, innovator, global technology icon, change agent, and disruptor. I am also certain that this will not be the last. However, this interview was really special because it gave me a chance to speak to her about something that was near and dear to her heart: her personal story. Several months ago I had a chance to sit and talk with Rhonda in Washington, D.C. during a private photo shoot for her upcoming book Grit and Grind. A dynamic (and quite entertaining) team was there with Rhonda primping her hair and applying make-up to her already beautiful face to produce a stunning, yet natural look. Ironically, some of the pictures would go from light and crisp to dingy and dusty, since the basis of the book is centered around what it means for people to muddy their hands as they seek success in life. As we chatted, Rhonda allowed me into a space that is only occupied by a few close individuals. By the time I walked out of the door of the photo shoot mid-morning, Rhonda and I solidified our mentorship and set in stone something meaningful beyond words. She opened up her soul during our conversation to reveal that there are many things she has experienced during her years as leader in Communications and Technology, as well as in her personal life that caused her to work hard for the…