Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? I am a very collaborative person. I find it’s the best way to work with people and really create change that lasts. What all of us want after we leave public office is to have created policy and systems changes that really stand the test of … [More]
Mark Young
President and CEO, National Bank of Arizona
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? One important aspect for a successful leader is developing an ability to foster collaboration and empowerment for the team at multiple positions within the company. Meaningfully empowered team members take great responsibility over customer … [More]
Pam Kehaly, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Leadership 2024
Arizona in general and Metro Phoenix are among the hottest growth spots in the country. Numerous factors are touted to explain this, but certainly notable is the exceptional business leadership that characterizes our business community. So, we have a responsibility ... We are fortunate to live in a growth state with so many influential business leaders making decisions every … [More]
Mastering Executive Presentations
Unveiling the secrets to craft a winning presentation
In the cutthroat world of business and startups, one’s ability to deliver a compelling executive presentation can be the ticket to scaling the corporate ladder. For technology professionals, where information can sometimes teeter between being technically dense and challenging to decipher, the importance of crafting a clear and engaging executive presentation cannot be … [More]
Creating a Resilient Company Culture
Navigating change and thriving amidst challenges
In an era marked by immense volatility and complexity, characterized by technological advancements, business consolidations, fierce competition and economic fluctuations, business leaders may find themselves in an unprecedented time of change. The aftermath of the pandemic continues to linger, with burnout, stress and overwhelm persisting among individuals and teams. Amidst … [More]
Wilde Wealth Management Group: Elevating Corporate Citizenship for Lasting Impact
Blossoming from its business success providing a holistic financial planning approach
In the dynamic world of financial management, Wilde Wealth Management Group stands out not only as a symbol of fiscal acumen but also as a driving force for positive community transformation. Founded in 2003 by William and Trevor Wilde, this esteemed firm seamlessly blends financial prosperity with an unwavering commitment to community betterment. More than a conventional … [More]
Retain and Recruit Employees by Offering Healthcare Benefits
Deliver affordable benefits and keep the business competitive
There is an opportunity for business owners to retain and recruit employees by providing healthcare solutions. Fifty-one percent of employees say benefits will play a significant role in talent retention, according to a 2023 study by Team Stage, “Employee Benefits Statistics 2023: How Many Have Health Insurance.” Labor pools have tightened, and gig economy jobs like Uber and … [More]
Silicon Desert: Lab of the Future
Facilitating growth of a new ‘science village’
Arizona is an attractive market for life sciences companies. With economic incentives, lower cost of living, and opportunity to connect with major health and education systems, there are many reasons for these companies to move to the state and expand their business. To support the growth of life science companies, it’s important to address the industry’s infrastructure … [More]
The Next Generation of Future Leaders: Redefining Leadership
Forging past the old paradigms
“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets people to do the greatest things.” —President Ronald Reagan In the ever-evolving landscape of leadership, a new generation of future leaders is emerging, poised to redefine the very essence of what it means to lead. With a unique blend of values, skills and perspectives, … [More]
Deaf Employees: Headaches or Eagle-Eyed Excellence?
The big issues are deeper than legal rights and workplace accommodation
While the first thought of employers on finding out their new employee or interview candidate is Deaf is usually one of alarm and apprehension, the reality is that many Deaf employees have unique talents to contribute. Our visual-spatial skills are markedly more acute than those of hearing people. Oliver Sachs describes this in his book Seeing Voices as being an extended range … [More]
Feedback – December 2023
Q: What economic trends do you expect will impact your business in 2024? Dr. Joel P. Martin President Positively Powerful / Triad West Inc. Sector: Business Consulting The experience economy is a trend that will significantly impact our business in 2024 and that we will be leveraging on behalf of our clients, and women specifically. Consumers unquestionably desire … [More]
The Secret Weapon in Preventing Buyer’s Remorse
Quantitative and qualitative procedures of financial due diligence
Purchasing a business involves considerable personal, professional and financial investment. For those considering a business transaction, it is important to know that academics and researchers highlight a discouraging trend for failed mergers and acquisitions. It’s sad, but true –— not all M&As are winners. However, the risks and surprises associated with the purchase of a … [More]
NLRB’s New ‘Joint Employment’ Rule Will Apply to More Franchise Relationships
Rule expands responsibilities
Franchise agreements have long been recognized as independent contractor agreements where a franchisor licenses its trademarks and business format systems to third-party franchisees — who each operate independent businesses using the trademarks and systems subject to the terms of the contract between them. This independent contractor model is favored by both franchisors and … [More]
Maintaining Stakeholder Relationships during Leadership Change
The importance of constituent communication
Employee turnover is nothing new in the workplace, but it presents an even greater challenge for nonprofits. The Society for Human Resource Management reports the voluntary turnover rate for nonprofits at 19%, compared to 12% in the overall labor market. When nonprofits lose leadership positions, far more is at stake than the simple loss of personnel. Too much turnover can … [More]
What Is the Future Shape of Work?
Data shows trajectories of hybrid, remote and blended models
The study recently released by Adzuna, the smarter job search engine, unveiled insights into the trajectories of hybrid and remote work. The data shows that the proportion of new jobs posted for both hybrid and in-office positions is gradually increasing, although remote work positions are still dominating advertised vacancies. The proportion of advertised roles specifying … [More]
Believe a Buddy – the Affirmation Teddy Bear
Believe a Buddy is an interactive, powerful affirmation teddy bear that helps children believe in themselves; it gives children the power to change their negative thinking patterns and teaches them to speak positive affirmations and build self-esteem. Believe a Buddy inspires children to start their day with intention. The affirmation cards can be pulled daily in the house … [More]
TouchPoint Solution for a Wearable BLAST of Stress Relief
The TouchPoint Solution was founded in 2015 with the mission to bring relief to the millions of people who suffer from stress and anxiety. The wearable device incorporates BLAST® Technology and AI, which makes it the world’s first AI-driven stress relief device. The TouchPoint Solution took the world by storm when it unveiled its proprietary BLAST (bi-lateral alternating … [More]
2024 Interior Design Trends
The last few years have us feeling all kinds of things. As designers of the built world, we have an innate responsibility to recognize cultural impacts and plan to help alleviate them the best we can. Some of the ways we do that have infiltrated the mainstream, like biophilic design and sustainability. However, there is a type of design that we feel is the basepoint of all of … [More]
