Laurie Luongo

Laurie Luongo was born in Boston, MA to first-generation Italian Americans. She graduated from the University of Florida intending to teach secondary education. She got a temporary job in "Personnel" (now, Human Resources), and then spent four decades in luxury hospitality with a five-year tenure in healthcare administration. Laurie taught leadership development and, in her book, discusses ten traits for success that myriad people, famous or not, including President Trump, have utilized to garner their version of success.