Don't feel bad if you're happy 2019 has come to a close. You're not alone! For me, 2020 isn't about 'resolutions' but creating a new vision of my life. I have four words that outline my goals for this new decade: Intention, openness, experience, and bond. Read on to learn more!
"As I wandered through the plastic booth tents and around the mud puddles, I was struck over and over by the same unusual interaction - everyone I made eye contact with not only returned my gaze, but SMILED at me." - personal experience, written by Kelti Lorence, after St. Cloud Pride Weekend 2019
Do your employees think like an owner? If so, most likely they are engaged in their work. Simply put, engagement is a measure of how frequently employees think and consciously reflect on their actions and performance and how those actions affect the organization. Employees who think like owners are more engaged, more likely to do …
Corporate power structures are not always what they seem. Original article contributed by Greg Vandal. Related Event: NEXT - Chamber's Emerging Leaders Meeting, 3/12/19
Companies that provide appropriate training can help turn the most difficult customer encounters into positive experiences. Original article contributed by Diane Hageman. Related Event: Lunchtime Learning, 4/3/19, 12 - 1 p.m. @ the Chamber office, 1411 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud
Stop thinking of networking as a chore and start thinking of it as an opportunity for self-improvement. Related Event: Business Showcase, 4/4/19 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. @ River's Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud, MN
We all know that people fear change...or do they? Read on to find out how you can help encourage the next generation of business professionals to embrace change with enthusiasm. Original article contributed by Greg Vandal, Vox Liberi. Related Event: 2019 Unite for Success High School Summer Internship Program
