Polverine, Denise

Education: Bachelor’s degree, Cleveland State University 

What Guides My Decision Making: I think I make professional decisions by balancing a big-picture vision with a deep commitment to people — our audiences, our team and our business partners. I focus on building trust, fostering innovation and delivering as much impact as possible across all platforms.

Favorite Quote: “The key to success is to start before you’re ready.” 

Most Important Leadership Quality: Being the best, most-inclusive listener possible, and then being decisive

If I Could Have Any Other Job: My kids know this all too well, but Broadway performer. I am not nearly as talented as one would need to be, but that sure would be fun. 

My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: I believe it was Dairy Queen in Strongsville. To this day, there is no one who can make a better curl on a cone. Sorry. What it really taught me is hard work and perseverance.