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Posted on Tuesday, April 2, 2024
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Are You Leading or Managing?Many managers make the mistake of thinking that a managerial position automatically means that they're a leader. However, there's a distinction between managing people and leading them. Understanding the difference can make a significant impact on your career growth.
Managers Direct, Leaders Inspire
Managers typically have a strategy to achieve specific...
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Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2024
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Tip: How can networking be less of a chore for you?
Francesca Gino, Maryam Kouchaki, and Tizian Casciaro are researchers who study why people find networking a chore they’d rather avoid. Based on their experiments and studies at a large law firm, they have identified ways that help individuals think about networking not as something they dislike, but something they can actually become...
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Posted on Monday, March 18, 2024
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Navigating the Marketing Maze: A Small Business Guide to Maximizing A Small Marketing Budget
Set clear marketing goals based on what you aim to achieve, such as boosting website traffic, sales, or social media presence.Capitalize on what makes your small business unique, like being family-owned or sourcing locally, to stand out without a big budget.Use online tools to track important metrics...
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Posted on Thursday, March 7, 2024
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
5 Key Connections Every Leader Must Have in Their Professional NetworkCultivating strategic connections is crucial for leadership success, like a chessboard where every piece is key.Engaging with industry insiders provides insights and competitive edge.Mentors offer personalized advice to navigate leadership challenges.Collaborating with innovators sparks new strategies, keeping leadership...
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Posted on Monday, February 5, 2024
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
5 Signs You're a Community Leader
Leadership comes in many forms, from those who inspire dedication and support to those who rule through fear and intimidation. A true leader is someone who can command those under them without having to resort to extreme tactics. Many great leaders share some common traits, so work to improve these qualities in yourself to establish yourself as a leader in...
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Posted on Wednesday, December 13, 2023
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Tip: Three buzz-kill phrases that rub people the wrong way.According to John Bowe, a speech and presentation consultant, and author of “I Have Something to Say: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking in an Age of Disconnection” these are three buzz-kill phrases:
1. "Here's the thing..."
"This is a top-down phrase. It is as if the speaker is the only one who knows 'the...
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Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2023
By:
Eileen Dautrich
Categories:
General
Eileen recently sat down with the 'B Inspired' podcast to discuss how connecting people and services builds long-term relationships that benefit businesses and communities.Watch episode here!
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Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2023
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Why It's Important to Buy Local FirstBuy Local
When you shop local, you do far more than get the items that you want quickly and conveniently. Buying local actually stimulates the economy in our community, helps benefit local schools and charities — and it even helps the environment.
Take a look at some of the many reasons why it's important to shop and buy...
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Posted on Tuesday, October 3, 2023
By:
Eileen Dautrich
Categories:
General
FROM THE CHAMBER: Membership Breakfast sets the stage for an exciting new program yearOn Tuesday, Sept. 19 the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce held our first Membership Breakfast of our 2023-2024 program year.
This membership breakfast served as the Chamber’s Annual Meeting. It gave me the opportunity to highlight the great things that we were able to accomplish in our 2022-2023...
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Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2023
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Tip: Do you dread public speaking? Think cabbagesSusan Cain wrote Quiet, which we think is the best book on being an introvert and celebrating it. In her recent Kindred Letters newsletter Susan shared her best tips for people who dread public speaking. And you don’t have to be an introvert to feel that way!
1. If it’s an important speech, videotape yourself first.
2....
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