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There’s an old saying in business: The bottleneck is always at the top of the bottle. It’s a blunt reminder that usually, the biggest constraint to an organization’s growth, efficiency or culture is leadership. That’s not an insult, it’s an opportunity. WHAT IT MEANS In manufacturing, a bottleneck is the stage in the process that […]
As we look to end 2025 strong, the pressure to get everything done can be overwhelming. We often find ourselves juggling multiple tasks, our minds cluttered with to-do lists and deadlines. But what if the secret to getting more done isn’t about doing more, but about doing less more mindfully? THE TURNING POINT: A PERSONAL […]
Micromanagement gets a bad rap, and often for good reason. Nobody wants a boss breathing down their neck, questioning every decision they make, or rewriting their emails (I’ve been there). That kind of behavior creates resentment, stifles creativity and drives good people away. But lately, I’ve noticed a different problem: Leaders are so afraid of […]
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER PARTNERS! With nearly half of all new U.S. businesses owned by females, women entrepreneurs are a growing economic force. Driven by passion and purpose, they often have a deep-seated desire to make a positive impact. Here on the Coast, we received dozens of nominations in our annual Best Women-Owned Small […]
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As leaders, we often get it backwards. We spend our days trying to “fix” our weakest links – coaching the underperformers, correcting mistakes and pouring energy into getting them up to speed. Meanwhile, our best employees — the reliable, high-output and drama-free ones — quietly crush it without much attention from us. They don’t complain. […]
If you’re looking to level up your leadership skills, one of the fastest ways to improve is to find a mentor — and to be a mentor. Whether you’re looking for guidance or to share your knowledge, mentorship offers opportunities to learn, build relationships and achieve goals. Here are some of our favorite tips for […]
By Misty Stevenson There comes a moment in every business owner’s journey when she’s forced to take a long, hard look in the mirror — not at her brand, her sales or her market, but at her leadership. I recently had one of those moments. Let me be transparent. I had to sit down with […]
