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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
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.
Lessons from Dr. Melody Rider on Leading with Flexibility, Inspiration and Genuine Care
As the 2020-2021 school year is getting underway, I reconnected with Dr. Rider, President of Keiser University in Lakeland, to talk about leadership and what that means in the time of COVID-19 and beyond.
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.
Top Five Reasons Why You Need Coaching More Than Ever Right Now
As we wrap up International Coaching Week 2020, I’m proud to be part of a worldwide community of nearly 35,000 professional coaches. The ways in which we are serving our clients is more important than ever these days. Over the past week, I have shared the “Top Five...
On Leadership: Lessons About Leading Through Uncertainty from Christina Criser Jackson
Christina became the President and CEO of UWCF in August 2019. She holds a master’s degree in Family, Youth, and Community Science from the University of Florida and was recently honored as one of 2020’s 40 Gators Under 40. Our conversation reveals Christina’s unique experiences in her new role and the challenges of leading in times of uncertainty.
5 Fundamentals for Keeping Your Team Engaged and Productive
As leaders are continuing to manage remote working teams – in whole or part, businesses are readying to systematically and safely reopen their workspaces, and executives are thoughtfully considering how to strategically re-tool for success in the new normal, it’s easy for leaders and their teams to become disconnected and lose focus among the many distractions.
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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
Multitasking: 5 Reasons Why It Doesn’t Work
Most of us multitask because of the perceived benefit of improved productivity. It makes us feel like we’re accomplishing several things at once and gives us a false sense of achievement. Here are 5 reasons why multitasking doesn’t work.