Leadership development isn’t failing because leaders don’t care. It’s failing because most are leading by default. Caught between quarterly pressures, cultural fatigue and constant change, too many capable leaders are doing everything right and still watching engagement, innovation and loyalty slip through their fingers. The Exception Code is for the ones who know there’s … [More]
The Hidden YES: Decoding Consumer Psychology to Boost Sales in Finance and Insurance
Customers don’t need more reasons to say “yes” — they need fewer reasons to say “no.” Those in finance or insurance know this frustration all too well. Great products. Compelling offers. Yet still customers hesitate, delay, disappear. More often than not, the problem isn't the pitch. It's the invisible psychological barriers standing in their way. Matt Sucha is one of the … [More]
The Winner’s Curse: Behavioral Economics Anomalies, Then and Now
Nobel Prize-winner Richard H. Thaler and rising-star economist Alex O. Imas explore the past, present and cutting-edge future in behavioral economics in The Winner’s Curse. Why do people cooperate with one another when they have no obvious motivation to do so? Why do we hold on to possessions of little value? And why is the winner of an auction so often disappointed? More … [More]
Medical Office/Inpatient Rehab Combo Honored
Healthcare Real Estate Insights™ magazine’s annual national awards program honors PMB’s Abrazo Health Litchfield Medical Building, the first combination medical office and inpatient rehabilitation facility in Goodyear. Named a 2025 finalist, the 46,000-square-foot facility and surrounding services is positioned alongside the Abrazo West Campus and expands access to … [More]
Construction Resumes on Sports Academy Complex, Hotel
Texas-based real estate developer SSS Partners, LLC recently closed on $183 million in financing and will immediately resume construction on its plans for a private sports academy for grades nine through 12, multi-sport arena and hotel located at I-17 and Sonoran Desert Drive, adjacent to TSMC. SSS Partners acquired the project that was approximately 50% complete in 2023. With … [More]
Trading on Tariffs: The Cost Impact of Doing Business across Borders
Most people understand that tariffs are not simply a cost tacked onto the final price of a product but permeate every step in the network of transactions that ultimately result in its reaching the market. As businesses throughout the supply chain and marketplace evaluate the challenges tariffs pose for them and calculate their response, we see differences not just in the choice … [More]
The Strategic Wardrobe: Why High-Performing Women Are Outsourcing Their Closet to Elevate Their Influence
You’ve built the business. You’ve secured the board seat. You’ve navigated mergers, signed the seven-figure contracts, and taken the mic on stages around the world. When you enter a room, the energy shifts — people pay attention not just because of your title but because you consistently deliver. And yet, there’s a moment of friction that happens long before you ever greet … [More]
The Leadership Gap No One Talks About — And Why It’s Costing Founders Their Freedom
Most founders don’t struggle because they’re unclear. They struggle because they’re carrying more than any one leader was ever meant to hold. Ask any seasoned entrepreneur how they built their company and you’ll rarely hear a clean, linear story. You’ll hear about grit, ingenuity, instinct and the pressure of building something bigger than yourself. You’ll hear about doing … [More]
What 50 Years of Closings Tells Us about Today’s Commercial Real Estate Market
As Arizona Escrow & Financial approaches our 50th anniversary in 2026, I find myself in a unique position. From the closing table, we see commercial real estate transactions in their most granular detail — not just the headlines, but how deals actually get done. And right now, how deals get done is changing significantly. Since founding AEF in 1976, we've facilitated … [More]
Putting Your Oxygen Mask on First: Why Working Professionals Need Respite Care for Aging Parents before Burnout
Most of us have that one moment we never forget. For me, it was sitting in my car with my laptop open, juggling calls from my kids, my parents and my team while trying to advocate for an aging family member who lived across the ocean from me and had just fallen home. I remember thinking, “This is not sustainable. For anyone.” If you are a working professional caring for an … [More]
Feedback: January 2026
Q: What part of your company website design — in either look or functionality — do you think has been most important in producing the most positive customer/client results? Kimberly Banach Senior Director of Marketing Howard Hughes Communities, Arizona Region Sector: Real Estate Development A seamless, intuitive website experience is essential to supporting the rapid … [More]
Meetings & Conventions Means Meeting People: Handshakes Speak for You
Have you ever wondered what your handshake says about you? Your handshake is like your business card. It conveys your confidence, credibility and influence without a single word being spoken. Studies have shown this one simple gesture can enhance a social situation and make a positive impact on others. In our culture, a handshake accompanies almost every introduction and … [More]
How High-Performance Organizations Make Meetings Effective
Tip 1: Set clear expectations for all meetings. Meeting norms, ground rules, guidelines — these set the foundation for building an effective meeting habit. They often include things like use of an agenda and keeping meetings on time. Whatever your rules, the leadership team must follow them. The way the leadership group meets sets the real standard everyone else … [More]
