“So what we have discovered is that workforce development has quickly become economic development, and so in order to continue the growth that Branson has seen, we need a strong, skilled …

“The thing I think you need recognize is that, just because you may not have fifteen or twenty or thirty years of experience, don’t be intimidated by that,”says Jason Gage, City Manager for the …

“This business in this location with us running it, was never able to generate the kind of income that I could’ve said, ‘okay Gabe, okay Kathy, here is a good health plan that you guys …

Shawn Usery, Chief Medical Officer at Cox Medical Center Branson, says learning to delegate and embracing other professionals is the way to ensure patients receive the best care. “Having everybody …

“As a municipal government, what we want to do is, we want to make a decision or provide a service in the most effective or efficient way, and that may or may not agree with certain public …

“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 ending something that I really… I really have enjoyed,” says Terry Bloodworth, owner and operator of Springfield Hot Glass Studio. Bloodworth says he’s ambivalent about closing his …

Jason Gage, City Manager for the City of Springfield, outlines how Springfield is distinct from other communities, positioning the city well for a national reputation. This is sponsored …

“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 …

Do you know what to do in an active shooter situation? Eric Schroeder, acting Corporal with the Springfield Police Department recommends studying the Department of Homeland Security’s …

“I think it’s really clear that if a private citizen who’s not wearing any type of uniform or anything — if they’re holding a weapon during an active shooter incident, it’s very volatile …

Eric Schroeder, acting Corporal with the Springfield Police Department says they sometimes get calls from businesses asking for safety talks on active shooter situations. While the police department …

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 …

“I feel that any time someone feels their safety is threatened, they should be calling 911,” says Eric Schroeder, acting Corporal with the Springfield Police Department. Schroeder says if …

Have you considered a mutually beneficial partnership? Diana Tyndall, Marketing and Sponsorship Coordinator, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, says sometimes businesses struggle to reach local …

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 …

“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. …

“Every time I go to them and think I’m having this crazy idea, they’re like, ‘okay, do it. What aren’t you doing it?’” says Carolyn Billingsley, Producer and Founder of Carolyn …

“He was a strong man of faith and courage and very wise - my biggest supporter in any endeavor in life,” says Tami North, Executive Director of the Rogersville Area Chamber of Commerce and one of …

“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 …