Long ago, experts in the field of psychology (Plato, Aristotle, etc.) determined that there are three parts of the mind that we each have. These three parts make up our whole person. These three parts represent how we feel, do, and think during our individual creative processes. Learn more to optimize your performance!

In today’s competitive talent market, hiring the right people means more than checking boxes on a resume. "The Right Skills, The Right Fit: Take the Guesswork Out of Hiring," offers a strategic roadmap for leaders and HR professionals to streamline recruitment. By focusing on aligning candidates’ skills with organizational needs and cultural fit, the article reveals practical tools—like targeted assessments and behavioral interviews—to eliminate guesswork and reduce costly mis-hires. From defining role-specific competencies to fostering inclusive hiring practices, these insights empower businesses to build high-performing teams that drive long-term success in an ever-evolving workplace.

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, fostering a creative workforce is the key to staying competitive and innovative. "Tips on How to Cultivate a Creative Workforce" unveils actionable strategies to unlock your team’s creative potential, from encouraging open idea-sharing and embracing diverse perspectives to creating a psychologically safe environment where experimentation thrives. By prioritizing flexibility, investing in skill development, and aligning creative efforts with organizational goals, leaders can transform their teams into dynamic hubs of innovation.

A major challenge of sales and networking is achieving the balance of being involved with the process and then taking the time to follow up on leads. Once you gather leads, you need a system that will help you regularly respond to them.

To collaborate with other nonprofits, our strategic alignment collaboration model outlines the key elements for leadership to integrate internal purpose with external partners.  Discover how nonprofit collaboration can leverage collective resources to achieve a greater community impact.

In 2025, CEO succession planning has emerged as a critical priority for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs or SMEs), driven by a wave of retirements, economic volatility, and high leadership turnover rates. With over two-thirds of small business owners planning to retire within the next two years, yet only 30% of family-owned businesses surviving into the second generation, many SMEs lack formal plans—69% of private organizations with revenues under $50 million have none.

In 2017, the City of Elkhart adopted the River District Revitalization Master Plan. Developed with broad community stakeholder involvement, the plan was built on the previous decades of investment in Elkhart’s struggling Main Street. This effort shared a vision for the River District to be an expansion of downtown, as a walkable, mixed-use neighborhood redeveloped on 100-plus acres of parking lots, out lot retailers, former industrial sites, and auto-repair shops. Over 65% of the $300-plus million mixed-use development has been realized within five-years. The area continues to attract significant new private investment.

Kolbe RightFit™ is the program that makes finding the "right" person for the right job easier and less expensive. Statistically proven, it assists companies in screening and selecting the best job applicants by identifying who possesses the necessary skills and instincts. RightFit eliminates the guesswork of determining an applicant's performance potential by providing insight into how the candidate will perform in response to job requirements.

Wellfield Botanic Gardens will hold the grand opening for its new 12,000-square-foot visitors center and a permanent outdoor pavilion on April 5, 2025. The $17 million expansion project includes a new garden, too. The visitors center will feature an art lounge, a small cafe, a gift shop, more bathrooms, and more event space. About 20,000 visitors tramped through the rotunda during the garden’s big holiday lights, in the dark of night, late in 2024.  

Members of high-performing teams have established trust, a heightened awareness of other members’ strengths and weaknesses, and a commitment to watch each other’s backs. So how do you create this trust and vibe, or synergy, for teams to connect more deeply?

True change takes a lot of effort by a lot of people. If you don’t have buy-in and support from at least 25% of your workforce then road is going to be even more perilous.

In working with communities that have struggled for decades to make ends meet with limited resources, there is a significant hurdle to overcome: the perception that more is not possible. The scarcity mindset and survivor syndrome are distinct psychological concepts, though both involve stress responses and can influence behavior in challenging environments.