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: