by Kimberly Viers | 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...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 29, 2019 | Business, Culture, Leadership
Honor Credit Union, Arbor Financial Credit Union, and Huntington National Bank reveal insights on personal leadership and financial management for small businesses at the Chamber’s July Lunch & Learn event. July 24, 2019 | Southwest Michigan small business...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 20, 2019 | Leadership
Elisabeth Von Eitzen, partner at Warner Norcross + Judd LLP, and L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D., president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, tell us their thoughts on mentorship, values, and more. FIRST CAR Von Eitzen: 1991 Mercury Tracer Washington: An Oldsmobile...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 20, 2019 | Leadership
Overwhelmed at work? Remember the (Unofficial) Stride Law. Much has been written about the changing of the generational guard in the American workforce. A multi-generational workforce certainly presents its challenges, but perhaps no more so than it has in the past....
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2019 | Leadership
Greg Dobson, Chief Operating Officer and Principal at AVB, tells us about his journey to leadership. 1970 | Born in Quincy, MI I grew up in a strong family environment. However, my entire family is made up of die-hard Michigan State Spartans. So, when I got a...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2019 | Leadership
Nick White, Director of Facilities for Ascension Borgess Health, and Nancy Turtle, Kalamazoo Community Bank President at Mercantile Bank, give their perspective on leadership. First thing you do in the morning? Nick White: Make my bed. Nancy Turtle: Brew a cup of...
