On this issue of the Leadership Connection, guest Tere Holmes encourages everyone to get out there and as Nike's slogan says: "Just do it!" She can't believe that now after spending over 30 years in the child care industry she is so fond of networking because at first the thought of stepping outside of her box made her very uncomfortable especially as a director.

Now as the Western Operations Director of The Sunshine House, Tere manages early care and education programs in four states. Currently, Tere serves as vice president on the board of the National Association of Child Care Professionals and is the current president-elect of the Texas Licensed Child Care Association. Legislative and regulatory issues are very important to Tere and she stays involved on both the state and national level. Tere strives to bring her sense of humor and passion for her profession to everything she does.