“Women Leaders: Secrets to Success” with Connie Duke from the Art Creation Foundation for Children

Each week on “Women Leaders: Secrets to Success”, our host, Susan St.Denis, talks to women from around the country who are taking names and breaking glass. This week, Susan spoke to Connie Duke from the Art Creation Foundation for Children.

Art Creation Foundation for Children (ACFFC), is an arts based non-profit organization created for the personal growth, empowerment, and education of children in need in Jacmel, Haiti. The ACFFC provides art instruction, tutoring, medical care, daily food and water, and educational expenses for students in the program. ACFFC is a pacifist, apolitical, non-governmental organization with no religious organization affiliations.

To learn more, visit http://www.acffcjacmelhaiti.com.

What do you feel are your key personal factors for your success?: Making a difference in my world— my father used to say that when we make deposits into the Bank of Goodness, you always have goodness to withdraw.

What is the biggest mistake you would tell your younger self to avoid?: Save more money

Do you have a mentor and do you feel it is important to have one?: I did have a mentor, and it’s quite important to find a mentor; although, you might have more than than one in your career.

Is there a book you can recommend that would be valuable to read for someone starting out in business?: First Things First because success is multi-faceted.

How do you achieve balance between your professional life and personal life?: I always remember the sign, “The important things in life aren’t things.” I’m better at finding balance now than when l was younger!