Gary Gibson, general manager of City Utilities, says solar, wind and other renewable energy sources will be vitally important as we go forward. He says they’ve prioritized renewables because …

Author and Consultant Rosie Ward says some wellness programs focus heavily on biomedical risk factors and lower premiums to incentivize behavior. She says repositioning wellness programs to be a part …

Taylor Otwell, CEO of Laravel, says don’t be afraid to bring employees on board. Otwell says you want to protect your business, but the increase in productivity is worth it. Duration: 0:31

Megan Short, executive director of Springfield Contractors Association, says potential employers are looking at your social media accounts. She says keeping your profile professional and managing …

Singer-songwriter Justin Larkin says moving to virtual performances is similar to his busking days. He says services like Venmo and Virtual Tip Jar provide some income, but fall short of paying …

Lucas Walker, says business today is the same game with new rules. Walker, with independent consultants Mary Overbey and Damion Trout says now is the time to be flexible, evaluate what works and …

Speaker, coach and writer Erika Gerdes, says overwhelm is very real for her. Managing a career and household as a single parent means prioritizing the things that are most important. Duration: …

Richard Ollis, CEO of Ollis/Akers/Arney, says he wishes there was a handbook for living in a pandemic. Ollis recommends treating others with grace, appreciation and maybe we’ll develop new ideas …

Sarah Walters, organizational leadership coordinator with Evangel University says partnering builds a sense of community. She says building relationships and networking are just two advantages to …

Ronald Baron, senior founding counsel of Hoffman and Baron, LLP says maintaining a healthy work life balance is important, but challenging. He says diet, exercise and being deliberate about family …

Boys & Girls Clubs CEO Brandy Harris says learning to slow down and listen helped her craft a well-informed strategic plan for the organization. She also stresses the important of being adaptable and …

Brian Fogle, president of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks says they have pivoted to focus on recovery oriented issues. He says many nonprofits have a higher demand for services while …

Kirk Baumann, team member experience manager with O’Reilly Hospitality Management says one of his favorite children’s books teaches kids and reminds adults to care about others. Duration: …

Todd Nielsen, chief strategy officer with JMark says with many people working remotely due to the pandemic, you should beef up only security. Nielsen says using multi-factor authentication eliminates …

Elizabeth Wente, partner with Spencer Fane, LLP, says most of her practice deals with helping businesses reduce challenges and implement best practices for FMLA and ADA. Wente is a 2020 Springfield …

Jordan Morgan, iOS engineer with Buffer, says you risk burning out if your career isn’t rewarding. “Find the thing that you can do that’s fun and get paid for it,” says Morgan. Duration: …

Rusty Worley, executive director of the Downtown Springfield Association says it’s going to be a long road to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. He says there are several indicators showing people …

Jamie Tillman, owner of Canna Bliss says researching different labs to custom blend their CBD products has been beneficial to her business. She says products are always made to order, to make sure …

Toni Robinson, president of Springfield NAACP says they love organizations with local chapters because of their ability to adapt to area needs. Robinson says under their leadership. they’ve …

Jamie Thomas, vice president of Prosperiti Properties, says their mission statement is to help the communities they serve to prosper. They’re partnering with several nonprofits to help people with …