I've always had those little goals that I've worked toward-They add up.

I've always had those little goals that I've worked toward-They add up.

Reaching that windswept perch, I decided, would cleanse my spirit and heal my wounds. More than that, it would send me home with a title: The First American Woman to Climb Everest.

When life gets tangled there's something so reassuring about climbing a mountain. The challenge is unambiguous.

When one team member succeeds, the entire team succeeds.

Our ability to respond positively to setbacks, fuels our creativity and lays the foundation for future successes.

In any endeavor, leaders should inspire members of the team with a passion for success, but within the framework of team effort. One of the most crucial things to realize, feel and remember is that when one team member succeeds, the entire team succeeds.