“She is 100% an excellent example of servant leadership,” a Vistage peer says of Donna Herrick. With an award-winning inn, restaurants, brewery and more — Donna has channeled her passion for building into a community treasure.
A company fueled by creativity, Divots schedules time in weekly leadership meetings for free flow of “crazy ideas,” many of which have come to fruition. Asked her team’s secret, Donna says, “We’re all just ordinary people with a love for serving our guests.”
Donna’s CEO tips:
- Become a great listener.
- Initiate the conversation even when it’s not comfortable.
- Get the hard work done, then work on the things you enjoy.
- Be yourself — even when the world wants to make you into someone else.
