You’ve heard of O’Reilly Automotive Inc., the Springfield-based auto parts retailer that’s been a darling of Wall Street since going public.Well this episode, we sit down with an O’Reilly, Tim O’Reilly, the grandson of company co-founder Charlie Chub O’Re

From the onset, it’s obvious co-host Greg Burris and guest Cora Scott have great rapport from years working together. She’s the city of Springfield’s director of public information and civic engagement. That last part of her title is unique and adds a lay

Missouri State University is home to over 20,000 individuals and it’s a breeding ground for the next workforce and community leaders.In this conversation, I hear that President Clif Smart Views corporate citizenship as a living organism on campus. And he

Tabatha Morrow has a very unique job. In her words, she handles “everything community” for Chase in Springfield, Missouri. And it’s a big job. The Chase call center Is one of the largest employers In the region, with over 1,000 on the team. It seems to be

Welcome to the future. This episode is like a crash course for what's coming in our workplaces and in our communities. We get into the ethos of young professionals – through the lens of Jessica Harmison-Olson. She’s a partner in Maxon Fine Jewelry an

So, this is a special episode. It's our only one with two guests. And for good  reason: Jonathan Groves and Morey Mechlin are the co-chairs of the annual Community Focus Report. They've worked the past year-plus with other leaders to identify ou

In this episode, we talk with Stephanie Johnson, a human resources professional living the labor wars. She's got a front-row seat, hiring by the dozens for Paddio, a nationwide online mortgage company based in Springfield, Missouri. So what does a fi

“I just got goosebumps.” Tyrone Bledsoe leaves that kind of impression on people. He’s got a big personality and it’s infectious. So much so That community stakeholders in Springfield recruited Bledsoe and his national organization to town. We get to know

It doesn't take long being around Scott Bybee before you hear him say the G word.It's all about generosity. He comes by it honestly, as he credits his dad and company founder Eugene Bybee with living generously at home and work. Today, ESC Consu

Sometimes all it takes is a few words. We start this episode with 5:"I think five of the most powerful words in any business is: Who's got a good idea? Is that five? Who's. Got. A. Good. Idea. Yea, that's five."Don Harkey is a bus