Will Carter, Marketing Officer for Central Trust Company, says he didn’t realize how important it is to listen until he started working with groups of people. “You can’t move the process forward …

Jay Guffey, CEO of Mercy Rehab Hospital in Springfield says he likes “Team of Rivals” by Doris Kearns Goodwin because it shows Abraham Lincoln’s leadership abilities. 

“I’ve realized that working with other people is once of the most crucial things that you can possibly do, and that you can’t do everything yourself and take it all on yourself,” says Will …

“There ability to move forward in the face of challenges is a part of leadership, but I’d say I probably as much when I was at the frontline caring for patients,” says Jay Guffey, CEO of Mercy …

“I’m the only guy ever to move from Los Angeles to Springfield to get on TV,” says Jeff Houghton, host of The Mystery Show. Houghton moved to LA for a year to try to make it big. He says the …

“A good leader has to be able to listen before they can make change or make decisions,” says Jessica Kruse, Associate Circuit Judge, Division 3 in Christian County. Kruse says when she joins an …

The best leaders display qualities like vision and having their employees back, says Shawn Usery, Chief Medical Officer at Cox Medical Center Branson. “I think some of the best leaders I work for …

“The biggest key is the leader’s effect on the environment. That goes right smack back to culture,” says Mark Holmes President and owner of Consultant Board Inc. Holmes says culture is …

“I think a leader’s job is very challenging, and we can say there are qualities of leaders, but then one important thing is that you have to be able to adjust your leadership style,” says Linda …

“Leadership, to me, is setting the example. Don’t ask anybody to do something that you wouldn’t do,” says Rob Keck, Chairman of the Board at Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium. …

Before you invest in technology invest in yourself. This is the advice of Rick Grayson, 42-year golf pro veteran and 2018 SBJ Men of the Year honoree. He says, when he started he would travel to …

“We talk a lot about, we read a lot about servant leadership, and for me, that metaphor of a third class ticket really captures the essence of how we choose to lead,” says Dr. Carol Taylor, …

“A leader is someone that can guide others, work with others and move them in a direction that the organization needs to go in,” says Tim Clothier, Chief of Police for the city of Ozark, Mo. …

It is critical for leadership to set the tone and values for an organization and reflect that in their hiring practices, says Kelly Lee, Business Program Manager on the Infrastructure Team at …

Mark Holmes President and owner of Consultant Board Inc., says there are a number of traits a leader must possess in today’s business climate. “Specifically today, leaders are tasked with …

“I do truly believe your future is what you make it,” says Nancy Bogart, Founder and CEO of Jordan Essentials. Bogart says you have to be ready to lead and know your employees are ready to …

Alina Lehnert, Owner of Lehnert Leadership Group, says if you want to be a good leader, you must first learn to lead yourself. Take care of yourself so you can take care of others. Learn to regulate …

“Whatever that gratitude that is in your head deserves to be in the world. It deserves to have a voice,” says Andrew Horn, Founder and CEO of tribute.co. Horn says it doesn’t matter if it’s friends, family or co-workers, tell them you appreciate them. Gratitude changes everything. Give gratitude a voice.

“I think positivity and the vision that all things are possible is really important,” says Vanessa Brandt, Vice President/Managing Director - Account Service at Marlin. “I think if you’re a …

“You’ve gotta go back to the basics,” says Larry Peterson, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Springfield Missouri. Peterson says he gains leadership advice from General Ulysses S. …