As direct sellers, we have the opportunity—the privilege, really—to provide individuals with a vehicle that can drive incredible change in their lives, whether that definition of change is more time, more money or both.

Years ago I heard Amway Co-Founder Rich DeVos say, “Never forget today is someone’s first day in business.” That is at the heart of my decision-making, and it has helped us grow despite inevitable changes in our corporate and sales field teams.

As the rich cream rises to the top of a barrel of milk and is valued for its delightful taste, so too do the valuable and outstanding leaders of an industry rise to be recognized as prized and appreciated contributors.

In this month’s Executive Connection, Direct Selling News Publisher and Editor in Chief Lauren Lawley Head speaks with Jeff Hill, EVP, Global Sales at Team Beachbody, about leadership and encouraging others through passion, trust, and accountability.

Doug DeVos, current Chairman of the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations as well as President of Amway, sat down with DSN to talk about global direct selling and his vision for the organization’s future. His WFDSA term runs through October 2017.

The winner of the 2015 Direct Selling News Bravo Leadership Award has found the formula for a fast start that keeps on flying. Ambit Energy Founder and CEO Jere Thompson Jr.—along with his Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer Chris Chambless and Chief Information Officer John Burke—has already led the young company from beginner to billion-dollar star.