7 Key Lessons on Leading Without Formal Authority In today’s complex workplaces, influence is often more impactful than title. How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge by Clay Scroggins and Andy Stanley tackles the art of leading from any position, providing actionable insights on how to foster influence and inspire others-even without formal authority. Here are…
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5 Professional Development Practices That Will Elevate Your Team’s Success Nurturing talent through robust professional development programs is more crucial than ever in today’s competitive landscape. Companies investing in these strategies not only boost employee morale but also strengthen their long-term performance and retention rates. Here are five key practices that can help your employees…
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Working Together for a Prosperous Westmoreland County: A Call for Change and Growth As we reflect on the progress we’ve made in Westmoreland County, it’s important to recognize the leadership that has guided our community. From local officials to state representatives, their efforts have been invaluable in supporting local businesses, navigating economic challenges,…
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Leadership Westmoreland Kicks Off 10th Anniversary Year! Ten years ago, then Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Chad Amond, had a vision to relaunch Leadership Westmoreland. The once vibrant program had been dormant for several years and he saw the need to provide means of developing future Westmoreland County leaders. He…
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For today’s businesses, managing employee experience is both a priority and a challenge. Leaders who invest heavily in gathering employee feedback-through pulse surveys, town halls, and internal data analysis-often struggle to turn these insights into meaningful actions. While data collection has been streamlined by technology, the real challenge lies in interpreting and implementing this feedback…
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In today’s fast-paced business environment, many leaders know the importance of self-care but often fail to implement it in their daily routines. Why? Because they overlook the necessary mindset shifts that support sustainable self-care practices. In a recent Harvard Business Review article, Paulena Neale explores how leaders can use a simple checklist to help take better care…
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Remote Work: A Complicated and Evolving Concept My Benefit Advisor Just as many workers have been getting comfortable enjoying the benefits that remote work brings, employees are increasingly feeling pressure to return to the office. Numerous companies are beginning to cut back on various aspects of the hybrid work environment, either eliminating it entirely or…
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When you raise concerns about your team’s performance or behavior, it should ideally lead to constructive discussions and improvements. However, it’s not uncommon for these conversations to take an unexpected turn, with the spotlight shifting from the issue you’re raising to you, the messenger. Rather than focusing on the concern, people may become defensive, dismiss…
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In today’s fast-paced business world, workplace stress is nearly unavoidable. If this pressure isn’t managed, it can lead to a serious issue: ethical burnout. This happens when ongoing stress affects an employee’s ability to stick to their values, making it hard to maintain integrity in tough situations. As leaders, it’s important to spot the signs…
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Pennsylvania’s Transportation and Infrastructure Crisis: Time for Legislative Action As the State House and Senate return for their remaining voting days this year, one major piece of overdue legislation demands immediate attention-Act 89. Passed a decade ago, Act 89 was one of the most comprehensive transportation packages in Pennsylvania’s history. It provided funding for public…
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