Leadership
-
Using a New Way of Thinking to Achieve Different Results
Many people try all kinds of things to get new results in life. Whether you’re working toward personal goals, family goals or business and financial goals, it’s hard to achieve new results if you don’t act in a new or different way. Our mindset and perspective shape the meaning we give to our experiences and…
-
Bucks County Leadership: Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Bank
Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Broomall, where he loved riding bikes and playing sports with friends in his neighborhood. As a teenager, he learned about teamwork and discipline by working at a hotel and as a Camp Counselor. Levenson recalled how he got…
-
6 Steps to Help You Slow Down to Go Faster
In last week’s article, we discussed the importance of “slowing down to go faster” and how this can create more opportunities to embrace what you already have in life and focus on your priorities. Now let’s walk through a few practical ways to put this practice into action. 1. Dedicate Time to Slow Down:…
-
Mike Sofia, Scientist Behind Hepatitis C Drug, Retires from Warminster-Based Arbutus Biopharma
Mike Sofia, a renowned scientist, is set to retire as Chief Scientific Officer at Warminster-based Arbutus Biopharma by the end of the year, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Over his illustrious 38-year career, Sofia made significant contributions to medical science, most notably inventing sofosbuvir, a key ingredient in the hepatitis C…
-
Slowing Down to Go Faster in an Age of Acceleration
Taking the time to deliberately appreciate the present moment can greatly support your overall well-being. In a world that keeps moving faster and faster, we have a new disease to be wary of: The Busyness Disease. Often, we move through life so quickly that we don’t take the time to pause and acknowledge our successes.…
-
Gary Liguori Named Chancellor at Penn State Abington
Gary Liguori has been named chancellor and dean of Penn State Abington, effective July 1. Liguori, former provost and vice president of academic affairs at the University of West Florida, was selected following a national search. “I am honored and excited to serve as Penn State Abington’s next chancellor, and I look forward to building on…
-
Bucks County Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working class at the time. However, as he grew up, the neighborhood rapidly changed due to white flight, leading to it becoming a predominantly Black neighborhood. Consequently, Oh attended a predominantly Black school during his formative…
-
WSJ: During His Time in Office, 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…
-
What Are You Giving Power to in Your Life?
People who focus only on “what is” will create more of “what is” in their life: more of the same old, same old. People who focus mostly on “what could be” — possibilities and opportunities — will begin to create more of “what could be” in their lives. The language you speak to yourself and…
-
Gwynedd Mercy University Names New Vice President for University
Gwynedd Mercy University has named Christina Riso as the new Vice President for University Advancement. She has been serving in the role of interim vice president since January 2024. “I am thrilled for this next chapter at Gwynedd Mercy University and to be part of President D’Emilio’s leadership team at an exciting time in the…
-
The Power of Inner Speech and How It Can Enhance Our Decision-Making
In the fast-paced world of business, making sound decisions is crucial for success. However, amidst the hustle and bustle, we often overlook a potent tool right within ourselves: our inner speech. Understanding and observing this internal dialogue can significantly enhance our decision-making abilities and overall well-being as small business owners. Research suggests that inner speech,…
-
Peddler’s Village Announces Key Leadership Promotions in Hospitality Operations
Peddler’s Village in Lahaska is announcing significant promotions for two key team members within their hospitality operations, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Matt Bender, formerly the director of restaurants, earned the role of Director of Hospitality Operations. In this new capacity, Bender will manage the entirety of the village’s hospitality elements, including six restaurants,…
-
What Hot Dog Buns Teach Us About Change
When I read recently that the Heinz Ketchup Canada organization has started to gather petition names to end the hot dog packaging mismatch, I laughed out loud. And the scene in this video came immediately to mind. >>> >>> Steve Martin (aka as George Banks) in The Father of the Bride going crazy in a…
-
Incorporating the Principles of Personal Leadership into Your Life and Career
No one ever becomes truly great by accident; success is a choice, a commitment to constructive action. Peter Drucker said that “the best way to predict the future is to create it.” Your goal is to challenge yourself to think deeply, to look at your belief system through a different lens, encourage yourself to dream…
-
3 Reasons the Self-Aware Organization Has a Competitive Edge
Organizations that have self-aware cultures are more attractive, agile, and competitive. It’s likely that you are already familiar with the term “self-awareness.” In emotional intelligence (EI), the term originally coined by psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer and popularized by Dr. Daniel Goleman, self-awareness is the foundational pillar of four that make up the EI model –…
-
Katie Daly Joins Dischell Bartle Dooley as Compassionate Force in Family Law
Dischell Bartle Dooley is welcoming Katie Lin Daly as the firm’s newest attorney. Daly, who brings a client-centered approach to family law, shared insights into her journey and her excitement about this new chapter. Starting her career as a paralegal, Daly made a conscious decision to pivot from a traditional four-year college to pursue paralegal…
-
How To Create an Attrition Proof Culture
Drive performance. Foster growth. Meet performance expectations. The days of a command-and-control managerial style is long gone and new ways of working have been ushered in. Hybrid work is becoming normalized and as the younger generation enters the workforce, they are demanding new types of leadership and workplaces that pay attention to mental health and…
-
Are You the Lid? Leaders’ Personal Growth Determines the Growth of Their Organization
As a leader, you’re growing your organization and your people. Or … You’re reactive and not proactive, you’re regressing instead of progressing, you’re disintegrating instead of creating. Ask yourself a number of questions: Do you have a growth mindset? Are you moving forward every day or backward? Do you understand the importance of personal growth?…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
