• Spring Cleaning for Success: Refresh, Refocus, and Revitalize Your Business

    Spring Cleaning for Success: Refresh, Refocus, and Revitalize Your Business

    Spring isn’t just a season — it’s a mindset. It’s a time to clear out the clutter, reset priorities, and create space for growth. Whether in your business or personal life, what isn’t working for you? What goals have you set — maybe even year after year — but never quite achieved? We often treat…

  • The Power of Choice: Who Are You Becoming Today?

    The Power of Choice: Who Are You Becoming Today?

    How many choices have you made so far today? How many more will you make before the day ends? Every moment of your day is filled with decisions — big and small — that shape your life in profound ways. The power within your choices is extraordinary. With each choice, you hold the power to:…

  • You Are What You Choose: Unlocking Your Potential Through Free Will

    You Are What You Choose: Unlocking Your Potential Through Free Will

    Jean-Paul Sartre once said, “Man is nothing else but that which he makes of himself.” This idea — that we create ourselves entirely through the choices we make — is both liberating and daunting. Sartre believed that humans are unique because their existence precedes their essence, meaning we are not born with a preordained purpose.…

  • Montgomery County Leadership: Colleen Arnold, President, Aqua

    Montgomery County Leadership: Colleen Arnold, President, Aqua

    Colleen Arnold, President of Aqua, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up as one of six children on Staten Island and discovering a passion for serving others in high school. She was fascinated by New York City’s water system from an early age and studied engineering in college to cultivate her interests. A Civil Engineering…

  • Choose Wisely: The Art of Living a Purposeful Life

    Choose Wisely: The Art of Living a Purposeful Life

    “You don’t get to choose how you’re going to die. Or when. You can only decide how you’re going to live. Now.” Joan Baez’s words speak to the undeniable power of choice in our lives. Many people never realize their greatest freedom: the ability to choose their destiny. This freedom is both your greatest strength…

  • Love in Action: Choosing Kindness and Gratitude

    Love in Action: Choosing Kindness and Gratitude

    Love isn’t just an emotion; it’s a choice and an action. When you lead with love — through kindness, gratitude, and intentional action — you create a ripple effect of value in your life and in the lives of others. This type of love transcends romance; it’s about showing up as your best self and…

  • Master Your Moments: How to Lead Yourself to Success

    Master Your Moments: How to Lead Yourself to Success

    Most people operate in a self-centric mindset, focusing on winning, being right, staying safe, or being in control. While these tendencies may seem harmless, they come with a hidden cost. In this survival mode, anything outside your expectations feels like a threat, triggering fight-or-flight responses. As a result, you lose access to higher-order thinking, creativity,…

  • From Autopilot to A-Game: How to Master Self-Leadership This Year

    From Autopilot to A-Game: How to Master Self-Leadership This Year

    We’re one month into the new year — are you making the most of these early months to set and achieve your goals? Success, whether in your career, family, finances, or leadership, begins with how you lead yourself. And self-leadership requires something many overlook: activating your assets and reframing the story you tell yourself. Have…

  • Stay the Course: The Power of Questions in Achieving Your Goals

    Stay the Course: The Power of Questions in Achieving Your Goals

    Consistency is the bridge between setting goals and achieving them. Staying on course requires intention, persistence, and a willingness to ask yourself the right questions. Questions are not just tools for inquiry; they are powerful levers that shift perspectives, focus priorities, and fuel progress. Never Give Away Your Power It’s easy to fall into the…

  • Rewrite Your Story: Every Choice Shapes Your New Year

    Rewrite Your Story: Every Choice Shapes Your New Year

    What can you do to make this year your best yet? It starts with creating space in your thoughts, emotions, and actions to think clearly and activate your best assets. Mastering your “A-Game” provides an unstoppable advantage for creating better outcomes. The choices you make in ordinary moments shape the future. Each decision positions you…

  • Montgomery County Leadership: Jeffrey Steigerwalt, Regional President, Mid Penn Bank

    Montgomery County Leadership: Jeffrey Steigerwalt, Regional President, Mid Penn Bank

    Jeffrey Steigerwalt, Regional President at Mid Penn Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Havertown, where the Catholic community shaped his life, including childhood sports and his first job after college. Steigerwalt began working summers in construction at age 12 and credits his father with instilling in him a strong work ethic. He…

  • Are You on Track to Quit on Your Goals Already?

    Are You on Track to Quit on Your Goals Already?

    The second Friday in January, often called Quitter’s Day, is when many people abandon their new year’s resolutions. It’s not because they lack motivation, but because they lack clarity, strategy, and the right tools to stay on track. If you want to defy the odds and make this year your best yet, the solution lies…

  • Finish Strong: Unlock Your Potential in the Year’s Final Week

    Finish Strong: Unlock Your Potential in the Year’s Final Week

    As the year winds down, it’s easy to let focus slip, thinking there’s little time left to make a difference. But this final stretch isn’t just about wrapping up — it’s about setting the stage for your future success. Goal setting isn’t a mere year-end ritual; it’s your chance to clarify priorities, reignite motivation, and…

  • The New Year Reset: Turning Lessons into Momentum

    The New Year Reset: Turning Lessons into Momentum

    The new year is right around the corner, and many of us feel a mix of excitement and reflection. The new year invites us to reflect and set the stage for what’s next. Whether you’re a business leader, an entrepreneur, or someone focused on personal growth, the process of evaluating the past and planning the…

  • Berwyn Native, Conestoga Grad Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 List

    Berwyn Native, Conestoga Grad Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 List

    Berwyn native Jahnavi Rao has been named a 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal.  Now 24, Rao’s Forbes profile highlights her nonprofit organization, New Voters, which she started as a junior at Conestoga High School.  Each year, Forbes’ annual 30 Under 30 List highlights 600 founders, entrepreneurs, artists,…

  • CEO of Exton’s Bentley Systems Plans to Expand Company’s Philadelphia Presence

    CEO of Exton’s Bentley Systems Plans to Expand Company’s Philadelphia Presence

    Nicholas Cumins became the first non-family CEO of Exton-based Bentley Systems in July and soon after decided to proceed with the acquisition of Philadelphia’s Cesium, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move was intended as a “signature acquisition,” said Cumins, that would signal expansion plans he has for the infrastructure engineering software…

  • The Gratitude Effect: How Thankfulness Leads to Success

    The Gratitude Effect: How Thankfulness Leads to Success

    As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on the power of gratitude. While the holiday encourages us to gather and express thankfulness for what we have, gratitude doesn’t need to be reserved for one day a year. In fact, making it a daily habit can shift your mindset, improve your outlook,…

  • Creating Your Future: A Goal-Setting Guide for the New Year

    Creating Your Future: A Goal-Setting Guide for the New Year

    Life and business are in constant motion, with change as the only certainty. As management guru Peter Drucker famously said, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” As the New Year approaches, many set goals or resolutions with great enthusiasm. Yet, studies reveal that less than 10 percent of people succeed…