They say nice guys finish last and there is some truth to that. Life isn’t easy and no matter who you are or where you live, we all have to deal with difficult situations and people. This is certainly true in a wonderful but often times volatile industry like entertainment. But Allison has been able to do just that. Throughout her time in media, she has been able to navigate through a maze of chaos and sometimes explosive situations with class and integrity. She’s had a very successful career in television with credits that include Good Morning America, she was one of the original hires and worked alongside Barbara Walters on The View, and then with Al Gore on his start up, Current TV. Now she she’s a professor at Standford University and has her own consulting firm.

Allison shares how she’s been able to succeed without compromising her integrity, character and goodness. She’s an award winning media expert that major power players like Alex Rodriguez and Tyra Banks call upon and have on their team to consult them on their business ventures.

Grab a pen and notebook out and get ready to take some notes on how to succeed with compassion and how to navigate the high stakes game of life.