“I love the opportunity to engage in the local business community, but I also recognize part of our responsibility is not just to serve our clients, but to raise up all individuals in the …

“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. …

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 …

When your leadership is questioned or not appreciated, “sometimes as leaders, we want to turn that about us, where we just need to listen,“ says Shane Cowger, Sales Manager at Arvest Bank. Cowger …

“I think a lot of times the best ideas come from those that are doing a certain task day to day and they know better,” says Brooke Bigham, owner of EOS, LLC and one of Springfield Business …

“It’s a business obviously, but you have to understand what’s going on in peoples’ lives and help them as well,” says Melissa Higbie, an architect and partner with Esterly, Schneider and …

“It’s easy to get wrapped up in yourself, your own career and what you’re doing,” says Amanda Tummons with Husch Blackwell. “Things like law school don’t make that easy because you’re …

“Passion creates influence, and that definitely is one of the key aspects of a great leader,” says Karen Benitez, Adult and Graduate Admissions Counselor at Evangel University. Benitez says drive …

Brooke Bigham is the owner of EOS LLC and one of Springfield Business Journal's Most Influential Women. She says one of her best leadership decisions has been surrounding herself with experts. “I …