G From S moment I stepped onto the sales floor of my first real job over 35 years ago, I’ve loved every part of retail. Whether creating window displays or buying products, I was committed to delivering an exceptional experience to each customer. I made a career out of showing people their needs matter. As a professional, wife, and mother, I’ve learned simple kindnesses make lasting impressions. When my children were young, I tucked handwritten notes into their lunches and left sweet surprises on the breakfast table to say I love you. These everyday, heartfelt expressions became the cornerstone of our family culture. The one time I forgot Valentine’s Day, the whole family was floored and even worried I was ill. I wasn’t—I just forgot! I taught my children thank-you notes are never optional and in-person thank-you’s don’t count. At the office, I was known for brightening the mood with a Post-it note or card on a colleague’s desk when they were having a rough day. My husband and I still leave notes of love for each other after nearly four decades of blissful marriage.