Emily Frank, President, ZSS Skincare
Taking the leap from being part of a team to leading a team can be intimidating. I recently transitioned from being part of a team to an opportunity to take the lead in launching a skin care company called ZSS Skincare. My experience leading up to this opportunity has been quite unique. I started out as an attorney practicing patent litigation at one of the large law firms and after about 5 years decided I was ready for something new and went to business school. During and since business school I have focused on business development and strategy for small companies. Both professions have taught me some valuable lessons that apply to transitioning into a leadership role and launching a new business: