Regions's Garraway on being a good leader
Leadership is certainly important all the time, but it is particularly important during turbulent times. I remember a speaker once saying, “If you are not in challenging times now, then brace yourself,...
View ArticleDrake Bassett’s style is simple
One of leadership guru John Maxwell’s key principles is that real leadership begins with “self-leadership.” Before we can influence others, we have to be able to influence ourselves. He encourages...
View ArticleKeeping money at home
One of the things I enjoy about travel is I am reminded about just how much commerce is taking place around the globe. For Mississippi-based companies, the opportunities are incredible. There are new...
View ArticleBednarzyk uses positive reinforcement in leading Nissan Canton
One of the things I enjoy is working with companies to help them better show appreciation to their employees. Studies show that most workers do not feel “valued” in their job. High-performance...
View ArticleHenson makes mark on economic development of Mississippi’s marketplace
One of my regrets in life is not traveling more in life when I had greater flexibility in my schedule. I have no one to blame but myself. I even had a professor in college warn me that I would regret...
View ArticleBill Latham finds formula to grow restaurant concepts
In my work with growth-oriented companies, it is always a huge milestone when a business can go from successfully operating in one location to two. When the owner is “hands on” in the business, this...
View ArticleWILLOUGHBY: David Reynolds counts listening as key
People often think of effective leaders as “talkers.” While the ability to communicate is certainly important and leaders need to be able to share their vision with others, I believe it is equally...
View ArticleWILLOUGHBY: Ray Harrigill credits family for high standards, strong work ethic
Over the years, I have been pitched a number of big ideas from potential entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, too many of these entrepreneurs had failed to “count the costs” of truly executing on their ideas....
View ArticleWILLOUGHBY: Michael Harris is inspiring leadership
Leaders help us not only better understand our present reality; they also share a vision of what could be. Former presidential advisor David Gergen observed, “A leader’s role is to raise people’s...
View ArticleWILLOUGHBY: Passing the baton to Abb Payne
In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, both the men’s and women’s United States relay teams dropped the baton between the third and anchor leg of the relay races. These incredible athletes failed to make a...
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