Most people want to be healthy, but one of the issues they face is what it means to reach that status. If they follow the typical advice, they will strive for what is considered "normal" health. Instead, they must strive for “optimal health” to get the most out of their lives and careers. It's optimal health that will help people in all facets of their lives and help them reach … [More]
Mastering the Ultimate Leadership Skill – Coaching
In today’s complex, fast-paced, multigenerational workplace, one leadership skill stands above the rest - coaching. In their new book Coaching Power, Tom Preston and Luciana Nunez, partners at the renowned executive coaching firm The Preston Associates, argue that a leader’s ability to coach—not just command—is the key to unlocking potential, navigating change, and supporting … [More]
Average Property Tax Amounts on Single-Family Homes Is Up, Not in Arizona
ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, released its 2024 property tax analysis for 85.7 million U.S. single-family homes, which shows that $357.5 billion in property taxes were levied on single-family homes in 2024, down 1.6 percent from 2023. Eight of the 10 states, including Arizona, with the lowest effective tax rates for … [More]
Leadership and the Challenges of New Technology, Global Teams, and Hybrid Work
In an era where traditional leadership models are crumbling under the weight of technological change, remote work, and global competition, leaders need a new playbook. In the groundbreaking, Leading in the Age of Digital Disruption, author Mike Peterson delivers exactly that — combining powerful storytelling with battle-tested strategies for building resilient, high-performing … [More]
Their Take: Report Addresses Consequences of Potential Small Business Tax Hike in Arizona
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the benefits the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to Arizona if made permanent. The report also spotlights that the 678,000+ small businesses in Arizona could face significantly higher taxes if Congress does not make … [More]
5 Ways to Improve Your Leadership and Embrace Introspection
Elevating your leadership skills is a powerful and crucial step in career advancement. However, outstanding leadership is not just about guiding others but also about using self-reflection and self-leadership to guide yourself. In the 2024 Harvard Business Global Leadership Development Study, a Senior Director at a Global Health Care Company says it succinctly, “The number … [More]
From Turbulence to Traction: How to Parlay Market Volatility into Industry Dominance
The financial markets today are a swirling vortex of uncertainty. Inflationary pressures, geopolitical tensions, and the lingering echoes of recent economic shifts have cast a long shadow over consequential sectors. Even the private credit landscape—once a haven of relative stability—is increasingly suffering the winds of market volatility. For institutional investors … [More]
Phoenix’s Build-to-Rent Surge: A 309% Increase over the Last 5 Years
Phoenix, Arizona, has emerged as a national leader in the build-to-rent (BTR) housing sector, reflecting a significant shift in the local real estate landscape. In 2023, the Phoenix metropolitan area completed over 4,000 BTR units, marking a 10-year high and solidifying its position at the forefront of this trend. Here, we highlight some of the key findings from the latest … [More]
NFIB Poll Shows Strong Support for 20% Small Business Deduction
A new poll released yesterday by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, shows broad, bipartisan support for America’s small businesses along with overwhelming support for keeping the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in the tax code. ““Small businesses account for 99.5% of all businesses in Arizona … [More]
In the Business of Happiness: Expert Explores How Personal Fulfillment Boosts Workplace Innovation and Productivity
Happy employees are more productive, more engaged, less likely to be absent, make fewer mistakes, and tend to be more creative — all of which contributes to a more stable and more profitable workplace, explains Psychology Today contributor and internationally known happiness expert Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana. His new book, The Happiness Formula, contains the first of its kind … [More]
Latest Arizona Economic Insights Dashboard Findings Announced
The Greater Phoenix Chamber and BOK Financial have released the latest Arizona Economic Insights Dashboard findings. This enhanced tool provides access to real-time, interactive data updates on Arizona’s ever-changing economic landscape. The public can access detailed insights into key indicators such as unemployment, GDP, job projections, population changes, average income, … [More]
Arizona Homeowners Faced 48% Increase in Homeowners Insurance Premiums over the Past Three Years
The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) has released a new report that shows American homeowners saw their insurance premiums increase by an average of 24% over the past three years. Nationally, CFA found homeowners saw their insurance premiums rise twice as fast as inflation between 2021 and 2024, which amounts to a $21 billion total price hike for Americans. However, CFA … [More]
Research Identifies Entrepreneurs’ Top Concerns Today
There are almost 35 million small businesses in the U.S. and our region is home to many entrepreneurs. Phoenix ranked as one of the top cities for startups and Arizona as one of the top 10 states for business growth. As we approach the midpoint of a decade that has brought solid economic growth and technological breakthroughs, despite a global pandemic and geopolitical … [More]
Mastering the Ultimate Leadership Skill: Coaching
In today’s complex, fast-paced, multigenerational workplace, one leadership skill stands above the rest –coaching. In their new book Coaching Power, Tom Preston and Luciana Nunez, partners at the renowned executive coaching firm The Preston Associates, argue that a leader’s ability to coach—not just command—is the key to unlocking potential, navigating change, and supporting … [More]
ASU: Exceeding Great Expectations in Downtown Mesa
In just over 2 years, ASU and city of Mesa’s MIX Center partnership has made downtown the place to live, work and play
Anyone visiting downtown Mesa over the past couple of years has a lot to rave about: The bevy of restaurants, unique local shops, entertainment venues and inviting spaces that beg for attention from pedestrians soaking up urban ambiance or families gathering on lush greenery to watch movies projected onto an outdoor screen. However, Bob Nelson, longtime downtown Mesa … [More]
Bold New Strategies for Empowering Women in Leadership, Urgent Call for Change
Organizations must transform to meet the increasingly complicated demands of today’s business climate, observes Duygu Alptekin Gürsu, a world-renowned executive coach with nearly three decades of experience. Competencies such as empathy, collaboration and development of others (at which women naturally thrive) are desperately needed in high-level leadership positions, and yet, … [More]
Robotic Process Automation Raising the Bar on Manufacturing
RPA in manufacturing 2025: uses cases, trends and predictions
For decades, manufacturing companies have been striving for greater operational efficiency and looking for new ways to reduce manual labor, not only on the factory floor but also in the back office. The implementation of robotic process automation (RPA) technology has enabled companies to achieve administrative workflow optimization that previously were unattainable and thus … [More]
7 Ways Your Encrypted Messaging App Isn’t Protecting Your Privacy
In today's digital age, instant messaging has become an integral part of our lives. We rely on these platforms for everything from casual chats to mission-critical communications. While many popular messaging apps boast "end-to-end encryption," the reality is that they often fail to provide true privacy. The issue lies not just in the content of your messages, but in the vast … [More]
