“Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.”
— Peter F. Drucker
Persistence and purpose can be driving attributes of successful businesspeople.
But we all had to start somewhere.
Along the way each of us learns from a mentor or through experience the valuable lessons that define our style of management, and what we believe to be our guiding lights, and so with maturity comes wisdom.
Leading and longtime businesspeople in the islands share one important lesson that they have learned along the way.
James T. Arenovski
CEO
Island Training Solutions
“People are the pathway to success. To encourage people around me, I ask them how I can support them better, and let them know I have their backs. Take away fear and uncertainty, and you will have an effective action-focused team that will help each other to get results.”
P. Sonny Ada
President
Ada’s Trust & Investment Inc.
“There are a lot of great ideas to start a business. There are also a lot of high revenue grossing companies that seem impressive. But the only thing that really matters is the bottom line and the owners getting a return on their investment.”
Benita A Manglona
Certified public accountant licensed in Guam
“The one lesson that has guided me throughout my career is that education never ends. As tax
laws, technology, and the business environment continually
evolve, staying current through ongoing professional development is essential.”
Jay Anson
Founder and CEO
Guardian Cyber
“I always stay open to new opportunities while constantly assessing my capabilities and limitations. I go into those opportunities fully committed with an open mind and a positive mental attitude.”
Jay R. Shedd
Vice president of business development
Pacific Data Systems
“I have used the Ben Franklin method of decision making since I learned about it in my early 20s. I list the pros and cons of each choice, and the correct answer usually becomes obvious.”
— Peter F. Drucker
Persistence and purpose can be driving attributes of successful businesspeople.
But we all had to start somewhere.
Along the way each of us learns from a mentor or through experience the valuable lessons that define our style of management, and what we believe to be our guiding lights, and so with maturity comes wisdom.
Leading and longtime businesspeople in the islands share one important lesson that they have learned along the way.
James T. Arenovski
CEO
Island Training Solutions
“People are the pathway to success. To encourage people around me, I ask them how I can support them better, and let them know I have their backs. Take away fear and uncertainty, and you will have an effective action-focused team that will help each other to get results.”
P. Sonny Ada
President
Ada’s Trust & Investment Inc.
“There are a lot of great ideas to start a business. There are also a lot of high revenue grossing companies that seem impressive. But the only thing that really matters is the bottom line and the owners getting a return on their investment.”
Benita A Manglona
Certified public accountant licensed in Guam
“The one lesson that has guided me throughout my career is that education never ends. As tax
laws, technology, and the business environment continually
evolve, staying current through ongoing professional development is essential.”
Jay AnsonFounder and CEO
Guardian Cyber
“I always stay open to new opportunities while constantly assessing my capabilities and limitations. I go into those opportunities fully committed with an open mind and a positive mental attitude.”
Jay R. Shedd Vice president of business development
Pacific Data Systems
“I have used the Ben Franklin method of decision making since I learned about it in my early 20s. I list the pros and cons of each choice, and the correct answer usually becomes obvious.”
