Leadership
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What’s Blooming? How to Nurture the Right Habits for Long-Term Success
Spring is a season of growth, but not everything that grows is beneficial. Just like weeds can overtake a garden if left unchecked, the wrong habits, relationships, and distractions can derail your success. The question is: are you watering what truly matters? If you want to elevate your life and business, it starts with being…
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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…
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Bucks County Leadership: Bill Brown, CEO, Citadel Credit Union
Citadel Credit Union is charting its next phase of growth and innovation, under the stewardship of new CEO, Bill Brown. With a deep member focus and commitment to strengthening the financial well-being of individuals, families, and businesses, Bill Brown is driving Citadel’s mission to deliver superior banking solutions with a personal touch — expanding its…
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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:…
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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.…
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Bucks County Leadership: Colleen Arnold, President, Aqua
Colleen Arnold, President of Aqua, spoke with BUCKSCO 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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Bucks 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…
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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…
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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…
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Kristen Bowman Kavanagh Is DRBC’s New Executive Director
After five years as deputy director, Kristen Bowman Kavanagh stepped into her new role as executive director of the Delaware River Basin Commission on December 1, writes Meg McGuire for the Delaware Currents. A Philadelphia native, Kavanagh describes the DRBC as the hub of a wheel, with Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and the…
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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…
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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,…









































