ANGELA CORTRIGHT
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Join Cortright as she accepts the ISPA
Dedicated Contributor Award on
Wednesday, Nov. 9 during the Closing
General Session.
services. As of January 2011, referred guests from more than
550 cancer centers attended the Greet the Day, Spa Day
Retreat.
If i can share one business lesson, it would
be: Empower your employees…combined, they are a lot
smarter than you!
I plan to continue to make an impact in the spa
industry by: Dreaming up new and creative ways to serve
the community; bringing [the benefits of] spa to more people.
The most challenging part of my job is: Never, ever, let
others see me sweat or see a chink in the armor—some days
are tough!
Through the years, I’ve seen the spa evolved as: An
industry of pampering to an industry of wellness.
The one thing that surprises me about today’s spa
consumers is: Nothing surprises me!
If there’s one pressing issue the spa industry needs
to address collectively, it would be: The importance of
good nutrition to achieve optimum health and beauty.
I envision tomorrow’s spa leaders to be: Smart business
people with a conscience and good stewards of their communities.
My leadership philosophy is: Empower others, be clear,
decisive, firm but fair.
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I define “success” as: Having made a positive impact on
the community and to my staff.
I motivate my team by: Sharing in the decision-making
process, celebrating successes, and joining together to serve
the community.
The one skill I pledge to work on is: Keep my focus on
the big goals; don’t get bogged down by small stuff.
The toughest decision I’ve ever made was: To become
an entrepreneur. It takes guts!
The person that inspires me most is: My dad—hardworking, respectful, grateful and loving.
Few people know that I: Was in the 70s movie Fraternity
Row, starring Scott Newman (Paul Newman’s son) and other
notables. Also, my secret ambition is to become a singer!
My goal before I retire is to: Serve in SCORE (Service
Corps of Retired Executives) and coach other entrepreneurs or
new managers.
My fitness routine includes: Daily exercise, from [going
to the] gym, yoga, or [taking a] long walk on the beach with
my golden retriever “Honey” and my hubby.
My favorite spa treatment is: Fassage—Spa Gregorie’s
massage and facial combo service.
I always make time for: Prayer and a nap!
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