Kelly Lee, Business Program Manager on the Infrastructure Team at Facebook, says not just hiring practices will achieve team inclusion and diversity. Facebook takes a three pronged approach: Look for …

Should you build a new facility for your business or remodel? Many believe remodeling has a higher cost, may require you to close during construction and you still need the services of an architect. …

“I was mentored by some amazing women who run massive direct-sales companies that are CEOs and founders,” says Nancy Bogart, CEO and founder of Jordan Essentials. Bogart says there aren’t a lot …

“We were pretty naive in believing if you build a website, you can sell anything,” says David San Paolo, co-owner of Redneck Nutz. San Paolo says you shouldn’t expect word of mouth and social …

David Brazeal shows how you can turn your smartphone into a scanner and not only digitize that paper, but also organize it. In each episode of our monthly series, App-titude, David Brazeal will …

Are you trying to attract and retain caring, hardworking employees who are passionate about serving your guests? Brad Thomas, President of Silver Dollar City Attractions says it’s important to …

What would you do differently in starting your business? Charity McGill, CEO and Co-founder of Deep Water Software, says she wouldn’t change much, but wishes she had known a better way to balance …

Have you noticed changes in a coworker’s behavior? Are they making odd posts on social media? Have they said things that cause concern? Eric Schroeder, acting Corporal with the Springfield Police …

“It has a lot to do with lifestyle, and health and wellness — having daily practices that are healthy,” says Elle Feldman, co-owner Good Skin Day. Feldman likes the book, “Choose …

Chris and Jessica Ollis, owners of Spring Branch Kombucha, planned on distributing their beverage themselves. “That might actually be the issue of our business that we were probably the most naïve …

Kirk Stange, Founding Partner, Stange Law Firm says people have many misperceptions about divorce. “I know that clients, at times, look at divorce like a speed race, like a drag race — let’s …

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 Ricky Smiley, Founder and Producer of Smiley Records, LLC decided to pursue a career producing music, he didn’t have a mentor, so he looked to celebrities for inspiration. When Smiley met …

The state of the construction labor force is dire according to Sean Thouvenot, Vice President of Branco Enterprises. He discusses some of the ways the local industry and community are working to …

Emily Pitts, Principal, Inclusion & Diversity with Edward Jones, says there are four pillars of success they use to gauge achievement with employees, clients and their community. Practice inclusion …

Keisha Mabry suggests three tips to find your purpose. Mabry, who is an author, speaker, and social entrepreneur likes Dr. Lance Secretan’s “why-be-do” system to help find your purpose. Assess …

Anxiety can ruin your personal effectiveness and productivity says Marlene Chism, author, consultant and expert on stopping workplace drama. Don’t feel that you are alone in dealing with anxiety or …

Vanessa Brandt, Vice President/Managing Director - Account Service at Marlin, doesn’t have time to read, but she does listen to audiobooks and podcasts. Brandt likes Amy Cuddy’s “Presence” …

“I think that balance on a team is incredibly important,” says Kirsten Miller, Compliance Manager at Uber. Having diversity leads to having a better product for your customer. Miller says a team …

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 …