Aaron Elliott and his partner thought it might be difficult to build a team that shared their vision for F8 Training and Situational Self Defense. He says they were lucky to find an instructor whose …

K. Patrick Douglas, attorney and partner with Douglas, Haun & Heidemann PC, says he’s learned a lot about leadership from mentors. He says you must value your team and work for the best interests …

Cristian Rath, consultant with Abacus CPAs, LLC, recommends The Team Success Handbook by Shannon Waller. Rath says he frequently rereads this book to ensure he’s focusing on the strategies it …

Chelsey Bode, president of Pearson Kelly Technology says she never expected to be part of a generational business. Her father, Mike Kelly, started the business when she was in college. Bode intended …

Though remote work has been a recent trend, Rusty Worley, executive director of the Downtown Springfield Association, says his team emphasizes the value in working together in an office. He says they …

Austin Fax, attorney at Lowther Johnson Attorneys at Law, LLC says there’s no such thing as a well-rounded leader. He says the key is identifying the skills you lack and surrounding yourself with …

Kirk Baumann, team member experience manager with O’Reilly Hospitality Management, says community outreach is critical to organizational culture. He says doing the right thing builds engagement …

Richard Ollis, CEO of Ollis/Akers/Arney, says clearly defined goals and teamwork will prepare you for success. Listen to others’ perspectives to help find a better game plan. Duration: 1:22

Elizabeth Hurst, business development manager with HR Advantage, says performance based culture helps build an environment which fosters employee strengths, identifies talent gaps and creates …

Todd Nielsen, chief strategy officer with JMark, says when dealing with a remote team, it’s important to see your coworkers. Seeing expressions can help you read emotional states, observe stress …

Sarah Walters, organizational leadership coordinator with Evangel University, says leaders must empower employees and train them to meet expectations. Focus on developing your team and take …

Chrystal Irons, director of the Missouri Small Business Development Center at Missouri State University says she likes to have a team debrief each business day. Irons says leadership and …

Ashley Fletcher, licensed clinical social worker, says a good self care regimen is important, but there’s a new trend in wellness. Community care involves the organization coming together and …

Janice Goocher, co-owner of Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders, says it’s important to show your employees that they are valued team members. By evaluating their performance and letting them know about …

Thomas Douglas, president of JMark Business Solutions, says finding people with the right skillset who fit into their business culture is a challenge. “That’s what we focus on is finding those …

“There are no self-made people. There are people who have been successful because others have helped them achieve that result,” says Nathan Adams, CEO of Epic Strategies, LLC. Adams says his …

“I think we have to surround ourselves with people who have the same morals and values as us, but don’t necessarily think the same way,” says Vineese Knight with the Massengale Group Of Keller …

As creative manager for Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Jennifer Johnmeyer says when she and her team brainstorm about promoting their films, it’s about creating a sense of community. “You really do …

Dana Ford, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Missouri State University, says recruiting new talent for his team can be difficult because other schools offer players more perks. “What we try to do is …