It’s January 2014, which means that here at DSN we begin our task of compiling the Global 100 list, based on revenue generated by our industry’s top companies during 2013. This will be our fifth year of researching and compiling this list. Your feedback has told us the Global 100 is inspiring, motivating and very helpful in educating the general public about our tremendous industry.

When I was asked to contribute to this DSN edition, I felt honored, as I certainly don’t have the amazing leadership tenure that many other contributors before me have had for this segment.

In this month’s Executive Connection, Direct Selling News Publisher and Editor in Chief John Fleming speaks with Tim Brown, Founder and CEO of Jamie Oliver At Home, about leadership, falling in love with the industry, and sharing the mission of health and well-being.

Since 2003, Amway has directed its people-centric Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts toward improving the lives of children around the world. The company’s annual CSR report for 2012 revealed that 10 million children have now been impacted through the Amway One by One Campaign for Children.

A man on a mission. That’s celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, namesake and inspiration for one of the U.K.’s fastest-growing direct selling companies, Jamie at Home.

About a year ago I had a conversation with the founder of a new direct selling company. We discussed the treacherous road that must be traveled to establish a successful and enduring company in our channel.