Leadership Blog
You Keep the Culture
Angie Morgan, June 4, 2018
I was caught off guard last week. When I was meeting with a respected business leader in my community to discuss some of the economic challenges in our region, he said, offhand, “I probably shouldn’t… Read More
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There are No Small Roles
Eric Spencer, May 14, 2018
I recently had the privilege of watching a local theater company perform The Wizard of Oz. My 14-year-old daughter played the Scarecrow, and it was a treat to see her do her thing. What struck me… Read More
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Tips for the Time-Poor Professional
Angie Morgan, May 7, 2018
In the midst of running a business, raising a family, and helping support my husband’s Congressional campaign, a new responsibility fell on my lap recently. I am now heading the float-building committee for my son’s… Read More
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When You Don’t Fit In, Do This
Courtney Lynch, April 22, 2018
Leaders grow and develop at different paces. Sometimes we evolve quickly in a season, other times our growth seems to slow. At some point in our professional lives, we’re going to find ourselves out… Read More
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When Work Isn’t Working For You
Angie Morgan, March 18, 2018
Your career has its peaks and valleys. Peaks are great, right? You closed the big deal. Your proposal was a success with your client. Your team completed a project under budget and ahead of… Read More
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Show, Don’t Tell
Ben Whiting, February 12, 2018
Imagine... it's the first real day of spring in Chicago, a Saturday. You sit on the 151 bus, energizing yourself by listening to Hootie and the Blowfish, Gin Blossoms, and Boyz II Men on your… Read More
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Create Your Own Leadership Laboratory
Angie Morgan, February 5, 2018
There is little debate over the value of leadership. We may not all become perfect leaders, but we can all demonstrate accountability, credibility, confidence, decisiveness, and emotional resolve. Those behaviors enable us to influence and… Read More
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Leadership Lessons from a Raccoon
Doug Swanson, September 25, 2017
Growing up, a favorite story of mine was Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. It’s the story of young Billy, on a quest to buy and train a pair of ‘coon dogs. To train them… Read More
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