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Episode 123: Two Non-Negotiables for Attracting Deals on a Megasite | Christine Mackay, City of Phoenix, AZ
May 25, 2021

“You’ve got to love what you do, and you’ve got to be able to laugh at how you do it.” –Christine Mackay Do you have feelings about megasites? When you think of these massive sites, do you get a little jittery thinking about the massive project that wo...

Episode 122: Did You Know Your “Meh” Feeling Has a Name? And Are You Ready to Conquer It?
May 20, 2021

“Languishing is a sense of stagnation and emptiness. And it might be the dominant emotion of 2021.” –Adam Grant If you are feeling a bit aimless, a little blah in your life right now, know that you’re not alone.

Episode 121: Do You Use the Technology Industry to Diversify Your Community? | Danny Chavez, McKinney Economic Development Corporation
May 18, 2021

“Every company is a tech company today so if you’re not focusing on technology, as far as a means for your platform, I think it’s short sighted.” –Danny Chavez What do you think about when you hear ‘tech start-up’?

Episode 120: How is Your Leadership Moving Your Team to Collaboration? | Kimm Lauterbach, REDI Cincinnati
May 13, 2021

“Even though there is a competition factor, there is way more of a collaboration and camaraderie.” –Kimm Lauterbach How do you keep spirits high? How are you setting a positive tone for your team? Are you seeing the conversations you’re having now comp...

Episode 119: How to Sharpen Up Your Conflict Resolution to Cut Through Tension | Lenora Fisher, Greater Peoria Economic Development Council
May 11, 2021

“We have to serve our people, they are our greatest asset.” –Lenora Fisher Is conflict a consistent hurdle in your work life? While economic development works for the prosperity of all, we often-times find ourselves in the middle of political hot takes...

Episode 118: Is Internal Pressure Causing You to Lose Passion and Productivity?
May 06, 2021

“Don’t ever let the pressure exceed the pleasure.” – Joe Maddon Does it feel like there is constant external pressures on you and your work? Is it possible that you are using external pressure to hide or confirm pressure you are feeling internally?

Episode 117: Is Intentionality Driving the Prosperity of Your Community?| Jonathan Coleman, Laurens County Development Corporation
May 04, 2021

“Do what’s best for the community. Don’t do something just to get your name in the paper.”” – Jonathan Coleman Do you ever feel the pressure to get that next project announced? How is your recruitment driven?

Episode 116: Is Your Delegation Building Trust, Engagement and Opportunity?
April 29, 2021

“If you want to do a few small things right, do them yourself. If you want to do great things and make a big impact, learn to delegate.” – John C. Maxwell Is your day filled with small tasks that keep you from focusing on your big strategic goals?

Episode 115: Are You Working on Removing the Barriers to Success in Your Community? | Will Williams, Western South Carolina Economic Development Partnership
April 27, 2021

“We have over time paved the way and taken down barriers to success, and my region is beginning to see the fruit from all the hard work we have done.” —Will Williams Getting your community noticed and in the funnel for projects is tough.

Episode 114: Is Your Productivity Getting Burned Up by Little Fires?
April 22, 2021

“Don’t be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. One man gets only a week’s value out of a year while another man gets a full year’s value out of a week.” —Charles Richards At the end of a busy workday,