Investing in human capital enhances your bottom line
Work-related stress can cause psychological and physical impacts - from difficulty making decisions and forgetfulness,...
Debunking 2 myths about economic development
I’ve heard two myths about economic development several times in my career that has spanned three states and three...
Exploring the Enneagram with your team
If you were heading out on a road trip with friends from work, who would you rely on to ride shot-gun and navigate?...
5 ways to keep your word for the year top-of-mind
Traditionally, people embark on the new year by setting resolutions. Another similar practice growing in popularity is...
From resolution dissolution to one word
Do you have a New Year’s routine of setting resolutions, breaking resolutions and repeating the process year after...
How to make your store a destination business
As I find myself looking forward to Christmas shopping, I reflect on what I’ve learned about what makes retail...
Before you overcommit, ask yourself 3 questions
In polite conversation, we often ask each other, “How have you been?” Busy, right? In our world of juggling...
Navigating the legislative process
As citizens and business owners, we have an obligation to participate in governing our communities, state, and nation....
How to keep board members engaged
The best way to engage board members is being respectful of their time. One trick is planning a snappy board meeting....
How to keep your strategic plan from collecting dust
One of the top reasons organizations fail or remain stagnant is not following a strategic plan. As I facilitated...
How do you define teamwork?
Take a deep breath and think about teamwork. What does it mean to you now? What did it mean to you in previous years?...
Will the people really perish without a vision?
While it is dangerous to take the Good Word out of context, perish might be a strong word. I do think that without a...
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