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Springfield, MO
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Springfield, MO
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. After being inaugurated, Lincoln surrounded himself with people who didn’t think like him or agree with him, but he listened to their opinions before making decisions. “You have to be open to listen. People are going to disagree with you, but you have to be prepared to listen to both sides of the story, take that information and then use that and make the best decision that you can going forward,” he says. Guffey is a Springfield Business Journal 2018 Healthcare Champion honoree.
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Lynne Meyerkord, executive director of the AIDS Project of the Ozarks says the pandemic has forced them to make a lot of changes. She says their federal grant money is currently secure, but she’s …
Nicole Chilton, director of marketing and development with the Springfield Regional Arts Council, says a great arts community helps draw talent to an area. She says the arts bring in $29.8 million to …
Eddie Gumucio, organizer and founder of the Queen City Shout Music festival says his wife’s experience with poverty relief agencies helped expand the number of nonprofits they could help. He says …
Author and Consultant Rosie Ward, Ph. D., says the “firms of endearment” are breaking the mold by nurturing culture and investing in employee training and well-being. Focusing on purpose over profit shows …
Abe McGull, assistant U.S. Attorney, says one of the most useful skills he learned in the military was planning. McGull says having a plan for any contingency allows you to be proactive rather than …
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 …
Jason, John and Jeremy Chapman, owners of The Acoustic Shoppe, decided to look for opportunities when the pandemic forced them to temporarily close shop. They chose to focus on online sales and …
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 …
Toby Teeter, president of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, says the biggest challenges are memories of the 2011 tornado. He says rebranding has helped Joplin attract and retain talent and …
Elizabeth Hurst, business development manager with HR Advantage, says insurance has become nearly as important as pay to job candidates. Hurst says they’ve seen candidates turn down jobs that …