On the green, her only opponent is herself. Diane Allen, president of Diane Allen & Associates Advertising/Public Relations, takes to the golf course when she needs a break from it all. “The emotional refreshment provided by hitting a few holes of golf will often make it easier to think through those difficult situations,” she says, “possibly even discovering a solution after spending some time away from the matter.” There are no clients, no employees [not that she doesn’t love both], no bills and no traffic with which to deal. It’s just her and her clubs—and maybe a few friends. Either way, it’s her green heaven. Read the full Q&A with Allen here. Here is a sample.
What is your greatest hope for Baton Rouge?
I have two hopes:
—That Baton Rouge will be the next biomedical mecca.
—That the arts can grow, because the quality of a city is measured by the arts. They are crucial if we are to stay ahead of the curve in our recruiting efforts for new business and leadership.
