Prevention Works is Guiding Good Choices

Prevention Works is Guiding Good Choices

by | Sep 6, 2019 | Leadership

Prevention Works is arming Southwest Michigan with the tools it needs to build a brighter future. The prevention-focused nonprofit is built upon best practices for community-wide prevention of drug and alcohol use, relationship violence, adolescent health, and...
How Did I Get Here? – Russ McFee

How Did I Get Here? – Russ McFee

by | Aug 16, 2019 | Business, Leadership

With Russ McFee, President of GHS Strings. 1959 | BORN IN BATTLE CREEK: My good friend’s grandfather was the doctor who delivered me at the community hospital. I always say he was the first person to see me alive on this earth. 1960s | BEST CHILDHOOD MEMORY: Back in...
Crafting the Ultimate Internship

Crafting the Ultimate Internship

by | Aug 15, 2019 | Business, Leadership

When regional organizations provide excellent internship experiences, everyone benefits. Between the region’s nine colleges and universities, nearly 43,000 students step onto campus each academic year in Southwest Michigan. These students gain vital experiences in...
Leader2Leader: Mary Lewis and Tim Mitchell

Leader2Leader: Mary Lewis and Tim Mitchell

by | Aug 14, 2019 | Leadership

ADVICE FOR FIRST-TIME LEADERS Mary: You have to be authentic in your leadership. It’s easy to imitate someone else’s leadership style, but if you do that, you’ll always come up short. You’re unique—you’ve been created this way for a...