Laurel Donnellan is a leadership development strategist who has told the stories of people-first leaders at the forefront of their fields for Forbes for seven years. For over 25 years as Founder and CEO of her company, Compassionate Leaders Circle, she has been exploring and fostering purpose-driven leadership and compassionate action. Her organization has recognized leaders across sectors and continents through the CLC awards for five years. Donnellan holds a BS from Cornell University's College of Business and an MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. Follow Donnellan for continued coverage of compassionate leadership, inspiring business ventures, and stories at the intersection of ethics and profit. Check out her podcast as well.