“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 would occupy such a space? The sheer amount of…

“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. It’s called languishing and it’s so prominent right now that the New York Times wrote a whole…

“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’? Do you immediately want to pass on the project? Does your economic development organization tend to…

“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 compared to a year ago are completely different? In today’s episode, Kimm Lauterbach…

“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 and polarizing viewpoints. Do you know how to best navigate these tensions? Join…

“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? Today, Faye Davis talks with Carla Sones about internal pressures and how…

“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? Do you purposefully chose the companies for your region? On today’s episode, Faye Davis talks with Jonathan Coleman…

“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? Do you love the work you…

“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. As a smaller community, it can be even tougher. Are you…

“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, do look back…