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 …

Elizabeth Wente, partner with Spencer Fane, LLP, says most companies promote good employees to management positions. She says that’s why it’s critical for managers to know the basics of …

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 …

Tim Potthoff, project manager with Nabholz, says it’s important to be active in groups and charities. He says you should give back to the community that has given to you. Potthoff is a 2020 …

Speaker, coach and writer Erika Gerdes, says you shouldn’t limit yourself to your current abilities, Gerdes says expansive dreaming allows you to find a way to your ideal career. Duration: …

Richard Ollis, CEO of Ollis/Akers/Arney, says Good to Great by Jim Collins is his favorite book on business. Ollis says Collin’s book demonstrates several important principles. Focus on being …

Jordan Morgan, iOS engineer with Buffer, says people believe a technology career means living in a bigger city or on one of the coasts. He says a stable web infrastructure and remote work could make …

Andy Drennen, founder of Blend For That says working the tea business with his wife has strengthened their marriage. He says their talents complement each other to achieve shared goals. Drennen is a …

Brian Fogle, president of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks says being able to help others who are hurting is his motivation in the midst of disruption. He says the beauty of the outdoors brings …

Christina Ford, president and founder of The Rebound Foundation, says she made a point to visit with local businesses to learn about potential partners. She says donations of time and services are …

Jamie Tillman, owner of Canna Bliss says you must have a great team supporting you. She says recruiting is easier because of interest in the CBD field, however she also suffered turnover after losing …

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 …

Meleah Spencer, CEO of The Kitchen, Inc., says architect Stephanie Ireland was the ideal person to bring their dream of a new campus to life. Spencer says the design is perfectly suited to handle …

Mark McNay, senior vice president and general manager of SMC Packaging Group, remembers lessons he and friends learned on a bicycle trip to Alaska more than 40 years ago. He says learning to listen and …

Rusty Worley, executive director of the Downtown Springfield Association says they spent their pandemic downtime reimagining their events. He says they’re planning for holiday events, but they will …

Eddie Gumucio, organizer and founder of the Queen City Shout Music festival says he did a lot of research before moving the event online. He says they extended the festival to a week to accommodate …

Life coach Ann Leach says video conferencing is useful, but it’s not a substitute for human interaction. She recommends using this time to network and build relationships that will pay off in the …

Technology business consultant Mackenzie Scherer says too many social media posts can be counterproductive for your business. Biweekly website updates help with Google searches, but always announce …