My job is to make certain that I've done what I was asked and my department has done what we were asked to do by the president and the first lady and the State Department. I believe that we accomplished that. Desiree Rogers accomplishaskdepartment share on social
I do feel strongly that we have got to do a little brand-positioning work. Wouldn't it be great to have something that everybody could say: 'Yep, that's Chicago.' Desiree Rogers brandchicagofeel Change image and share on social
I love bringing people together. I think that the environment is so important in terms of what kind of relationships you might be able to create, how people get to know each other. Desiree Rogers bringcreateenvironment Change image and share on social
No one should walk into a party and have a stamp that says 'mayor' or 'businessman' on their head. Everyone is just there to have a good time. Desiree Rogers businessmangoodhead Change image and share on social
I've always been searching. What am I going to do with all this - searching for that place where I could be me. Desiree Rogers haveplacesearch Change image and share on social
I'm much more comfortable in a meritocracy and in reward for good work as opposed to a political environment, where I feel like all of that can be confused. Desiree Rogers comfortableconfuseenvironment Change image and share on social
In London, a lot of the time you don't see the sun shine. Desiree Rogers londonlotshine Change image and share on social
There's no time to waste. Every day, there needs to be movement on something. Desiree Rogers daymovementtime Change image and share on social
How can we salute - encourage the American spirit? That means many different things to many different people. Desiree Rogers americanencouragemean Change image and share on social
Johnson Publishing offered me an opportunity to build back iconic brands like 'Ebony' and 'Jet' magazines. Desiree Rogers backbrandbuild Change image and share on social