Suzy Merchant

Today was day two of the Women's Leadership Conference in Lansing. The day could not have started out any better. The guest speaker was Michigan State University Women's Basketball Coach Suzy Merchant! She spoke to over 600 female athletes about Leadership by Example.

Her topic covered every thing from toughness, work ethic, having visions, passion, and having a voice. Her story about an 82 year old Michigan State girls basketball fan they called Grandma Pat didn't leave a dry eye in the room!! She was awesome. I see her interviews in the mornings on channel 10 news and think she's probably an awesome person and coach. Today confirmed that for me.

Suzy is an example of a great female leader in today's world. I'm happy to say I got to hear her speak, take a picture with her, and introduce myself.

Today I am thankful for the opportunity to meet Suzy Merchant.