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James Smith, Executive Director Most people slide into December with one goal: survive until January. The pace slows, routines slip, and the mindset becomes, “We’ll get serious after the holidays.” But leaders think differently. Leaders understand that how you finish determines how you start. December isn’t the throwaway month of the year — it’s the proving ground. The month where everyone else is coasting… and you get to choose something better. This year, I’m choosing to fi

Lessons from the Field That Still Apply in Business and Life “Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.”— U.S. Army Definition of Leadership During my four years in the U.S. Army (1993–1997), I served as a 75B — Personnel Administration Specialist.  My job wasn’t glamorous, but it was essential. I made sure soldiers got paid, got promoted, got recogniz

How Small Businesses Create the Spirit — and the Future — of the Season “When you shop local, you’re not just making a purchase — you’re making a difference.” The lights are going up, the peppermint scents are filling the air, and Cynthiana is starting to shimmer with that unmistakable holiday magic. But here’s the truth: that magic doesn’t come from the big-box stores or the national ads filling our screens. It comes from you  — the small business owners, professionals, and

Katelan Kendrick, Executive Assistant If you feel like you don’t need this kind of information… you probably do. In today’s fast-moving digital world, businesses face a big challenge – staying visible. Whether you’re running a storefront, a home-based business, or something entirely mobile, being offline isn’t optional anymore. As someone who loves supporting local businesses, I often find myself scrolling through Facebook or searching Google Maps trying to figure out when t