Leadership Development
Transforming Employee Feedback into Actionable Insights: A Leader’s Guide
Transforming Employee Feedback into Actionable Insights: A Leader’s Guide January 20, 2026 To manage employee experience effectively, leaders must turn data into action. Gathering feedback is easy; interpreting it to meet employee needs is the challenge. Leaders should focus on synthesizing insights from feedback tools into a clear, strategic response. The Big Picture: Managing employee…
Read MoreAI Isn’t Just a Tool, It’s a Teammate.
Back to Blog AI Isn’t Just a Tool, It’s a Teammate. December 9, 2025 Mollie Rose Here’s how to bring it into your workflow without losing what makes your team human. AI has moved from support role to team member — and that changes how we lead. The smartest leaders let AI handle tasks but…
Read MoreYork County Regional Chamber Foundation Launches LIFT Campaign with 60% of Goal
York County Regional Chamber Foundation Launches LIFT Campaign with 60% of Goal November 18, 2025 Mollie Rose York County is growing and with that growth comes both opportunity and responsibility. As employers expand operations, as new industries explore the region, and as families choose York County as home, our community must be ready with a…
Read MoreThe Curiosity Code: Why Asking Better Questions Beats Having All the Answers
The Curiosity Code: Why Asking Better Questions Beats Having All the Answers October 14, 2025 Leaders often feel pressure to have answers, but the best ones know how to ask better questions. Curiosity builds stronger teams, fuels innovation, and keeps organizations adaptable. The smartest leaders reward inquiry, not just results. Create “question habits” in meetings,…
Read MoreHow Teaching Your Team to Sell Drives Every Metric Up
How Teaching Your Team to Sell Drives Every Metric Up September 15, 2025 Mollie Rose Growth-minded companies train everyone, not just the sales team, to understand the basics of selling. Every employee interaction with customers, partners, or community stakeholders can be a growth opportunity. Sales skills foster confidence, empathy, and better communication, which boosts performance…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Will Gilmore
Ones to Watch Profile: Will Gilmore August 15, 2025 At YMCA Camp Cherokee, summer is more than a season—it’s a place where lifelong memories are made, leadership skills take root, and confidence grows. For Will “Happy” Gilmore, Executive Camp Director, ensuring those opportunities are accessible to every child—regardless of background—is both a professional mission and…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Trey Griffy
Ones to Watch Profile: Trey Griffy July 31, 2025 As Branch Manager of Nesbit Agencies Carolinas, Trey Griffy is leading with both purpose and performance. Since stepping into his leadership role in 2019, he has transformed the agency’s Southeast division—based in Fort Mill—into one of its strongest performers. Under Trey’s guidance, the office has seen…
Read MoreChamber SVP, Colleen Dick, Earns Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) Designation
Chamber SVP, Colleen Dick, Earns Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) Designation July 23, 2025 Mollie Rose The Association of Leadership Programs (ALP) proudly recognizes Colleen Dick, Senior Vice President at the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce (SC), Jessica Stanford, Vice President of Leadership and Advocacy at the Midland Chamber of Commerce (TX), Linda Valdez Thompson, CEO of Valdez Thompson…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Travis Shealey
Ones to Watch Profile: Travis Shealey July 16, 2025 When it comes to dedication, service, and leadership in York County, few embody those values as fully as Travis Shealey, K9 Sergeant with the York County Sheriff’s Office. With over a decade of service in law enforcement and nearly two decades as a volunteer firefighter, Travis…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Stacey Adams
Ones to Watch Profile: Stacey Adams July 11, 2025 We’re proud to celebrate Stacey Adams, Financial Education Manager at Founders Federal Credit Union, as one of York County’s 2025 Ones to Watch honorees. With more than a decade at Founders, Stacey has dedicated her career to making financial education more than just a resource—it’s a…
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