• Wall Street Journal: Gov. Shapiro Earns Reputation of Being Competent, Pragmatic, and Sure-Footed

    Wall Street Journal: Gov. Shapiro Earns Reputation of Being Competent, Pragmatic, and Sure-Footed

    Since he took over as the Governor of Pennsylvania, Upper Dublin’s Josh Shapiro has earned a reputation for being competent, pragmatic, and sure-footed in a crisis, writes Salena Zito for The Wall Street Journal.  “My job is to keep people safe, and my job every day is to get s— done,” he said in an…

  • Mapping Your Future Success: A Game Plan for the New Year

    Mapping Your Future Success: A Game Plan for the New Year

    It’s often said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” The same is true for your goals. Without clarity on what you truly want to achieve — both in life and in business — success can feel elusive. To set yourself up for a successful new year, it’s essential…

  • Set Yourself Up for Your Best Year Yet

    Set Yourself Up for Your Best Year Yet

    As the year draws to a close, it’s the ideal time to reflect on your progress and prepare for an even more successful year ahead. To set the stage for your best year yet, it’s crucial to finish this one strong, using what I like to call your “A-Game thinking.” This mindset not only helps…

  • Asking the Right Questions to Finish the Year Strong

    Asking the Right Questions to Finish the Year Strong

    As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our progress and set ourselves up for a strong finish. These last couple of months offer a unique opportunity to evaluate our achievements, identify areas for improvement, and lay the groundwork for a successful start to the new year. One…

  • Maximize Your Fourth Quarter: Finish Strong with Courage and Clear Goals

    Maximize Your Fourth Quarter: Finish Strong with Courage and Clear Goals

    As the year draws to a close, now is the time to focus on how you’ll finish. Dan Green has a powerful quote that perfectly captures the mindset needed to end the year successfully: “Regardless of what came before or what has yet to come, what matters most is how I choose to respond to…

  • Unlocking Your Success by Operating from Your A-Game

    Unlocking Your Success by Operating from Your A-Game

    Success isn’t complicated. It’s the result of having a strong belief in yourself, cultivating the desire to achieve your goals, and consistently taking action to make them happen. When you know in your heart that you are capable of achieving your goals, and you have the courage to pursue them, your dreams can become reality.…

  • Are You Using A-Game Goals to Drive Results Within Your Team?

    Are You Using A-Game Goals to Drive Results Within Your Team?

    There is no achievement without a goal. Whether in life or leadership, success starts by determining your primary objective. Until your thoughts are linked to a clear purpose, no real accomplishment can be made. This is where A-Game Goals come into play. An A-Game Goal is rooted in clarity, purpose, and high standards. A clear…

  • Six Power Women Making a Difference in Montgomery County

    Six Power Women Making a Difference in Montgomery County

    Six power women from Montgomery County made the list of 21 shining stars who are making a difference in the western suburbs, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. Sandy Stauffer is the founder of the Bakery House in Bryn Mawr, famous for its delicious muffins, pies, and other baked goods. During the pandemic,…

  • A-Game Leaders Are Self-Leaders

    A-Game Leaders Are Self-Leaders

    The most important thing you can do for your business is build a solid business plan. A well-crafted strategy lays the foundation for your company’s future success. However, having a plan is not enough — execution is where many businesses falter. The everyday grind, urgent tasks, and shiny distractions often derail even the best-laid strategies.…

  • Rewriting Your Story: The A-Game Advantage

    Rewriting Your Story: The A-Game Advantage

    “Real success in any worthwhile endeavor is about the value you create, not just the value you get.” When you adopt this perspective, emphasized in the Valuegenic Self-Leadership Development Program, true success becomes more than achieving business or financial goals — it’s about creating value for yourself and those around you. However, many of us…

  • Montgomery County Leadership: Javonna Wylie, President and CEO, Chester County OIC

    Montgomery County Leadership: Javonna Wylie, President and CEO, Chester County OIC

    Javonna Wylie, President and CEO of Chester County OIC, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in West Chester and how living in a college town influenced her. She recalled the middle school teacher who inspired her to get involved in leadership and community service, which continued in college when she majored in Social Work…

  • A-Game Leadership: The Secret to Leading Yourself and Your Business to Success

    A-Game Leadership: The Secret to Leading Yourself and Your Business to Success

    Research shows that the number one reason people leave organizations is due to the incompetence of their direct boss. This statistic highlights the importance of personal leadership — your ability to lead yourself is directly tied to your effectiveness as a leader of others. You are the leader of your own life, and every day…

  • Eastern University to Host Leadership Transformation Summit on Oct. 3

    Eastern University to Host Leadership Transformation Summit on Oct. 3

    Eastern University’s College of Business and Leadership will host its second Leadership Transformation Summit virtually on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 12-1 PM. The event is free and aims to help prepare the next generation of business talent to overcome modern-day challenges and develop the skills needed to transform the business landscape. Renowned workplace leadership and…

  • Montgomery County Leadership: Kevin Gallagher, SVP and Chief Lending Officer, Ambler Savings Bank

    Montgomery County Leadership: Kevin Gallagher, SVP and Chief Lending Officer, Ambler Savings Bank

    Kevin J. Gallagher, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in West Oak Lane and Wyncote as one of five children. He recalled trying out for the school musical on a whim his senior year, which led to a starring role and a lifelong…

  • Montgomery County Leadership: Rachel Bowen, Vice President of Enrollment Management, Harcum College

    Montgomery County Leadership: Rachel Bowen, Vice President of Enrollment Management, Harcum College

    Rachel Bowen, Vice President of Enrollment Management at Harcum College, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Northeast Philadelphia, where her parents and a high school job at a nursing home for nuns helped her develop a strong work ethic. She also became interested in video production as a teenager, which shaped her decision…

  • A-Game Leadership: How Personal Connection Drives Business Success

    A-Game Leadership: How Personal Connection Drives Business Success

    To unlock the full leadership potential within your team and achieve unparalleled business success, it’s essential to connect with your employees on a personal level. Understanding and supporting them as whole individuals — not just as workers — can lead to greater alignment and engagement. Each team member has unique needs and aspirations, and when…

  • Lead with Purpose: How Your A-Game Shapes Company Culture

    Lead with Purpose: How Your A-Game Shapes Company Culture

    Culture is the invisible force that shapes every organization from within. It begins the moment two people unite, setting the groundwork for how they’ll collaborate and bring their shared vision to life. While culture can be intentionally crafted to drive high performance and engagement, leaving it to develop on its own risks breeding a toxic…

  • Montgomery County Leadership: Karen Barsoum, Director, Chester County Voter Services

    Montgomery County Leadership: Karen Barsoum, Director, Chester County Voter Services

    Karen Barsoum, Director of Chester County Voter Services, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in a tiny village in the Netherlands, where her dad owned the only grocery store. She was always eager to see more of the world, seeking out a high school, college, and a job in a larger city. Barsoum met…