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Founding Leadership: What Today’s Leaders Can Learn from the Founding Fathers
by James Smith, Executive Director As fireworks light up the skies and we celebrate the Fourth of July, it’s easy to enjoy the holiday...
Cynthiana Chamber
Jun 243 min read


Now You See It: Turning Customers into Raving Fans with a Little Everyday Magic
As the owner of the Rohs Opera House, I’ve seen more than a few magic shows over the years—and I’ve learned that great magicians and...
Cynthiana Chamber
Jun 183 min read


The 80/20 Rule: Work Less. Focus More. Achieve Bigger Results.
by James Smith, Executive Director “Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.”—Peter Drucker In one of...
Cynthiana Chamber
Jun 103 min read


Clear the Mental Clutter: How a 10-Minute Dump Can Reset Your Brain
Because sometimes, the best way to move forward is to unload what's weighing you down. by James Smith, Executive Director Ever feel like...
Cynthiana Chamber
Jun 43 min read


Lead Like Powell: 5 Leadership Rules Worth Living By
by James Smith, Executive Director, Cynthiana-Harrison County Chamber of Commerce Wisdom from a general who led with calm, clarity, and...
Cynthiana Chamber
May 263 min read


Lincoln on Leadership: 3 Timeless Lessons for Today’s Leaders
by James Smith, Executive Director “The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present.”—Abraham Lincoln When Abraham...
Cynthiana Chamber
May 203 min read


Mind Like Water: How to Reset When You’re Overwhelmed
James Smith, Executive Director “Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” —David Allen, Getting Things Done When I stepped into...
Cynthiana Chamber
May 133 min read


5 Smart Moves for Small Businesses Facing Economic Uncertainty
James Smith, Executive Director Practical strategies to steady your business in stormy conditions “It’s not the strongest that survive,...
Cynthiana Chamber
May 62 min read


The One-Page Project Plan: Get Clear, Get Moving
by James Smith, Executive Director, Cynthiana-Harrison County Chamber of Commerce 📄 “A good plan today is better than a perfect plan...
Cynthiana Chamber
Apr 292 min read


Energy, Not Time: The Real Key to Productivity
by James Smith, Executive Director, Cynthiana-Harrison County Chamber of Commerce “Don’t manage your time—manage your energy.” – Tony...
Cynthiana Chamber
Apr 233 min read


🌱 The Rule of 1%: Small Steps, Big Results
by James D. Smith, Executive Director, Cynthiana-Harrison County Chamber of Commerce “Success is the product of daily habits—not...
Cynthiana Chamber
Apr 163 min read


📬 Email Mastery: 5 Tips to Tame Your Inbox and Reduce Overwhelm
by James D. Smith, Executive Director, Cynthiana-Harrison County Chamber of Commerce Let’s face it—email can feel like a never-ending...
Cynthiana Chamber
Apr 92 min read


Burning the Boats: The Ultimate Commitment to Achieving Your Goals
by James D. Smith, Executive Director, Cynthiana-Harrison County Chamber of Commerce In both business and personal endeavors, we often...
Cynthiana Chamber
Apr 22 min read


“Three Things” – A Simple Daily Practice That Moves You Toward Big Goals
“Three Things” – A Simple Daily Practice That Moves You Toward Big Goals By James Smith, Executive Director Cynthiana-Harrison County...
Cynthiana Chamber
Mar 252 min read


Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Start Seeing Results
Has this ever happened to you? A brilliant idea sparks, you meticulously plan every detail, create beautiful spreadsheets, and envision...
Cynthiana Chamber
Feb 183 min read


Tips for Improving views and engagement on social media for a small-town business
These 15 tips will improve your views and engagement.
Cynthiana Chamber
Feb 102 min read


Increase Sales with this Smart Tip
One of the best things you can do for your business is make it painfully obvious what you provide for your ideal audience. Coyness, after...
Cynthiana Chamber
Feb 43 min read


The Power of Yes (and no)
The new year is an ideal time to get clear about your goals. Many people set incredibly inspiring resolutions and plot pathways to their...
Cynthiana Chamber
Jan 273 min read


Give These Marketing Strategies a Try in 2025
The new year is the perfect time for beginnings and setting goals. It also makes for good marketing campaigns and changes to your...
Cynthiana Chamber
Jan 204 min read
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