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Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 10/25/23 Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 10/25/23

Regain Control Over Your Calendar with the '4 Buckets' Trick

In the dynamic world of running a business, where each day brings a cascade of seemingly urgent tasks, it's easy to pack your calendar to the brim. How do you ensure that your days are productive and contribute to your overall goals? One of the best ways is to look at highly successful leaders who have mastered prioritization and time management.

Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 10/18/23 Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 10/18/23

Making Changes in Your Organization Starts with You

In every organization, change is inevitable. It's the leaders who play a pivotal role in navigating these shifts, adapting priorities, and reimagining team engagement. However, when leaders are not aware of personal development gaps they inadvertently sabotage change initiatives. In a Harvard Business Review article, Narayan Pant, leadership development expert and director of INSEAD, introduces three leaders who learned the hard way about how their behavior negatively affected their ability to create change. Pant offers these hard-won lessons alongside four principles that will benefit leaders tasked with facilitating company transformation and building a positive team culture.

Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 10/10/23 Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 10/10/23

Achieve Big Things When You Think Small

Entrepreneurs, particularly those running small businesses, are often encouraged to aim high. What's the pace of your business growth? How soon can you onboard a team? What's the timeline for expanding to multiple locations? Although it's common practice to idealize an accelerated pathway to success, it is valuable to slow down and concentrate on the present. For those managing lean start-ups or small ventures, adopting a "think small" mentality has significant advantages. Here are three ways focusing on the little things makes a big difference.

Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 10/4/23 Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 10/4/23

Why Understanding Workplace Personality Boosts Company Culture

Workplace personalities can be broken down into four distinct types of workers. Understanding the different types of workers and what motivates them can lead to greater job satisfaction and a better fit between employer and employee.

Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 9/29/23 Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 9/29/23

September Small Business News You Can Use

This month's articles include need-to-know information for small businesses, including information about leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to simplify e-commerce, tips for reducing credit card processing fees, and more.

Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 9/26/23 Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 9/26/23

Unleash the Potential of New Managers with Leadership Development

Making the transition from being one of the team to being the boss can be a challenge, and many managers are not sure where to start. As your business grows, it’s normal for some leaders to feel stretched outside their comfort zone. But you don’t want to leave them there. Help new leaders find success, retain your best employees, and develop a positive workplace culture when you emphasize and train around key leadership traits.

Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 9/19/23 Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 9/19/23

Do personal stories help or hurt your business?

Telling a story is one of the oldest ways humans have of connecting with each other. When it comes to your business, how you share personal stories in public spaces such as social media matters. Recounting life lessons or turning points can inspire and uplift your audience.

Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 8/30/23 Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 8/30/23

Attention CEOs: Workplace Culture is Your Biggest Asset

Culture affects everything from reputation to hiring to employee retention. Below are three rules to help you define the culture you want, integrate your message into the workplace, and find success by listening, learning, and adjusting.

Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 8/28/23 Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 8/28/23

August Small Business News You Can Use

This month's articles include need-to-know information for small businesses, including information about funding options for Hispanic- and Latino-owned businesses just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month, and more.