There Are Too Few Women Leaders

There Are Too Few Women Leaders

When it comes to women in the workforce, we have it much better than our mothers. There’s been progress in career fields regarding gender equity, but is it enough? Even though 50 percent of women are college graduates, women comprise only four percent of the...
No One Is an Underdog

No One Is an Underdog

“You are a leader from the seat you’re in.” Janis Petrini sits in a small office. Anyone might sit across the desk from her: anyone searching for a job; anyone searching for an employee; anyone searching for ways to build their career, company or...
Honest Interviews and Discussion

Honest Interviews and Discussion

Those who run successful businesses think about sustainability—a lot! In June, the Local First INsight Series launches the first of five monthly events addressing the implementation of smart and sustainable business practices. Each event will highlight specific...
Time Management: 7 Tips

Time Management: 7 Tips

No matter how organized you are, time inevitably slips away and your proverbial to-do list is left uncompleted. Let’s face it: Even the most organized people could improve upon their time management skills. Michelle Steffes, President of IPV Consulting, offers...
E-mail Signatures: A Thing of the Past?

E-mail Signatures: A Thing of the Past?

Are e-mail signatures a thing of the past? GetResponse.com guest blogger Haley Osborne answers that question with an emphatic, “No!” She says your e-mail signature is essentially your electronic business card. Proper e-mail signatures contain important...