Curtis Marshall, CEO of Tie & Timber Beer Company, says success isn’t necessarily attaining the end goal, but the process of getting there. Be flexible, open-minded and check your biases. Marshall …

Jamie Tillman, owner of Canna Bliss wanted to create a line of CBD products made by women for women. She created her Lady Sativa line as a passion project. Tillman is one of Springfield Business …

Abe McGull, assistant U.S. Attorney, says employees like to see how much enthusiasm their leaders show for the organization and will mirror what leaders demonstrate. You get what you give. McGull is …

Daniel Ogunyemi, learning, development and inclusion partner with Burrell Behavioral Health, says being mindful has helped him deal with isolation during the pandemic. Find coping mechanisms that …

Toni Robinson, president of Springfield NAACP, says leaders must listen to young professionals if Springfield wants to change its culture and retain them in the workforce. Robinson is one of …

Gary Gibson, general manager of City Utilities, says the themes of individualism and doing right for the right reason from Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead have stayed with him over the years. Gibson …

Toni Robinson, president of Springfield NAACP says they learned early in their career to practice listening and humility. Robinson says these abilities are critical to being a good leader. Robinson …

Daniel Ogunyemi, learning, development and inclusion partner with Burrell Behavioral Health, says many have questions about diversity and inclusion. He says a challenge is establishing a shared …

Gary Gibson, general manager of City Utilities, says solar, wind and other renewable energy sources will be vitally important as we go forward. He says they’ve prioritized renewables because …

Toni Robinson, president of Springfield NAACP says they love organizations with local chapters because of their ability to adapt to area needs. Robinson says under their leadership. they’ve …

Toni Robinson, president of Springfield NAACP says they have to prioritize things in their life. Self care, time in nature and other daily practices help them stay balanced. Robinson is one of Springfield …

Chris Bryant, development and productivity coach with Murney Associates, says in real estate, you must take many factors into account to develop your business plan. Factoring in your work hour and …

Margo Spilde, founder and CEO of GRASP, says collaborating with other charities allows you to help more people. Spilde learned how organizations can collaborate while serving on grant committees with …

Ashley Fletcher, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, says when you’re dealing with someone you perceive as unreasonable, take a step back and understand there is probably a reason for their behavior. …

“You have to make tough decisions based on the data often, but the question is: how do you mitigate the impact and how do you still do what’s right for even the small number of people that are …

“If it doesn’t play on a mobile phone, you’re dead, period. Everything else is ancient history,” says Scott Opfer, President of Opfer Communications. Opfer says your business needs to be able …

“Having people that you trust to watch the store, especially when you’re not there, is invaluable,” says Scott Opfer, President of Opfer Communications. Opfer says he has faith that his …

“I’m a ‘read-a-holic.’ I believe every leader is a reader, but not every reader is a leader, and I think leaders should be reading,” says Mark Holmes President and owner of Consultant Board …

Jonathan Garard, owner of Grooms Office Environments, says his tips can be broken into two categories — doing the right thing and keeping people as the central focus. Don’t let work get in the …

“My whole life goal is to change the world, one connection at a time,” says Keisha Mabry. Mabry, who is an author, speaker, and social entrepreneur, says she had a “quarter-life crisis” and …