By: Lynda Shafer Director, Leadership Development I read the following quote recently on the website of Leadership Columbus, the community leadership development program started 41 years ago in Columbus, Ohio: “Because we have Leadership Columbus, Columbus will always...
By: Watie White Several years ago, I took part in a community development training called Leadership Omaha. As I participated in the year-long program, I must admit that I felt a little out of place. Wearing my nicest studio clothes, I felt conspicuous amongst a room...
By: David G. Brown President & CEO – Greater Omaha Chamber The theme of the 2016 Greater Omaha Young Professionals Summit was “Uncharted.” Of course, the entire day was devoted to the possibilities inherent in actually “charting” a course for participants’...
Guest blog post from MindSet When looking to identify potential leaders, two important skill sets are coaching and parenting. If you have someone within your organization who is a great coach and demonstrates exceptional parenting skills, they are...
Guest blog post from MindSet In the world of Harry Potter, Unspeakables refer to Ministry of Magic employees who work in the Department of Mysteries. Little is known about their workplace or the specific jobs done by these wizards or witches as employees of this...
By: Anne Branigan, senior vice president – Innovative Services, Greater Omaha Chamber What kinds of stories really inspire – and make us stand up and cheer? The underdog. That man or woman who overcomes incredible odds to find success. Omaha Home for Boys and...
