977. Never Let Others Dictate What's Possible For You

Melissa Dobbins could do seventh grade math in third grade, but she couldn't read. She was ridiculed by students and even teachers, who told her in so many ways, "Your best is only ever going to be so-so." But with advice from her 6th grade teacher, she shifted her attitude from "I can't do it" to "No, I'm going to show you." And she has continued to show everybody for years, including forming Career.Place, an anonymous candidate evaluation solution that removes bias from the screening process.