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Michelle Netwal on Being Ready and Paying it Forward
Being ready to step into a new leadership role with increased responsibility and a wider scope of influence is essential for an emerging executive. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Michelle Netwal, a leader who has proven many times throughout her...
It Takes A Village To Implement An Executive Succession Plan
Succession is not as simple as assigning a mentor to the identified candidate and calling it a day. While the successor ultimately plays the lead role in their success, this isn’t a single-person event. Many stakeholders — a village, if you will — play vital roles in creating a smooth leadership transition.
Anchoring Organizational Culture: Why It’s More Important Than Ever
Companies anchored by a strong organizational culture have leveraged their cultural “capital” by activating their long-standing values while navigating these tumultuous times.
8 Ways to Re-engage Your Team
Whether your teams are reconvening in person, continuing to work virtually, or are navigating a new hybrid work environment, making time to refocus on team relationships, purpose and collective goals is a wise investment.
Calm During Crisis: Susan Copeland On Staying Grounded and Connected
Recently, I met with Susan Copeland who has served as the Executive Director of the Polk Education Foundation (PEF) since 2005, to talk about leading through crisis and making a difference in our community
Sharpening Soft Skills: Seven Human-Centered Approaches For Leaders
Soft skills – often called ‘people skills’ – enhance a leader’s ability to relate well. Soft skills enable leaders to show up for their people in a way that nurtures and strengthens relationships while bringing out the best in others
Lessons on Resilience and Growing Where You Are Planted from Teresa Martinez
Her passion to motivate people to make their dreams come true has propelled her to become a well-known motivational speaker and one of the most distinguished Latinas in our community.
Looking Back to Chart a Path Forward
The turn of the calendar is typically a time when my plans for the upcoming year take shape. The new year marks a time for me to reset, reimagine, refocus, reprioritize, and use that energy to regain my inspiration and motivation. The close of one year and the...
Callie Neslund: An Authentic Leader Empowering Others
As Director of Government & Public Policy Affairs for The Mosaic Company, Callie Neslund is responsible for building and nurturing relationships with communities, business leaders and elected officials while providing leadership and executive counsel on public...
Local Leaders Optimistic About Lakeland’s Economy & Growth, But Worried Teams Are Unprepared to Achieve Results
This article identifies the underlying concerns of Lakeland-based CEOs around leadership readiness and tips on how to prepare for their future leadership needs.
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8 Ways to Re-engage Your Team
Whether your teams are reconvening in person, continuing to work virtually, or are navigating a new hybrid work environment, making time to refocus on team relationships, purpose and collective goals is a wise investment.
Building Communities Through Exceptional Leadership
While Nicole is relentless in her pursuit of sustainable economic growth in our city, she is passionate about creating a culturally inclusive and welcoming community.
6 Ways to Cultivate a Positive Organizational Culture
Taking steps to ensure that a high-performance culture is present in your organization is crucial to staying competitive in today’s business climate