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Embracing AI: What Leaders Must Know for Successful Adoption Source: McKonly & Asbury Dale Carnegie isn’t new to AI. We’ve been writing about it for years, looking to help leaders better implement it for success. With the advent of technologies like ChatGPT, there’s been a lot more buzz surrounding AI and there’s a lot leaders…

Arconic Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarships Arconic Foundation recently announced the winners of the 2023 Scholarship Program. The program awards grants of $5,000 to children of Arconic employees to recognize their outstanding achievements and provide financial assistance to help pursue further educational opportunities. The number of scholarships is limited to 25% of the applicants received. Therefore,…

Boost Your Productivity with These Practical Habits SUMMARY Batching tasks allows you to group similar tasks together and focus on them for a specific period of time, improving concentration and allowing you to monotask rather than multitask. “Eating the frog” is a productivity hack that prioritizes the most difficult task first, leading to feelings of…

What You Need to Know About Credit Card Processing Source: US Chamber of Commerce The best way to learn if credit card processing is right for your business is to weigh the pros and cons. Here’s what you need to know if you’re on the fence about opening a merchant account. Consumers prefer credit, debit, and…

BUSINESS, LABOR, LAWMAKERS UNITE FOR PERMITTING REFORM Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry Last Tuesday, state and federal chamber officials hosted a virtual press conference alongside organized labor leaders and a bipartisan pair of state senators to express their shared support for enacting permitting reforms to make Pennsylvania a more competitive state for business.…

PA SENATE RETURNS TO ANSWER $1.1 BILLION QUESTION Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry The Pennsylvania Senate returns to Harrisburg this week at a critical time in the state budget process. More than $1.1 billion in state funding remains in legislative limbo, despite Gov. Josh Shapiro having signed Pennsylvania’s main budget bill more than…

Attention CEOs: Workplace Culture is Your Biggest Asset SUMMARY CEOs agree that workplace culture is their most powerful asset, yet it ranks low on their list of priorities. According to research, a great culture affects reputation, hiring, and employee retention. Mark Miller suggests leaders start by making space for hopes and dreams, amplifying vision and…

3 Qualities Successful Business Owners Share SUMMARY Good leaders have the ability to share a clear, compelling vision that attracts top talent and serves a greater purpose. Great leaders are capable of adapting to change and leveraging diversity while creating an environment of psychological safety. Business owners who build authentic relationships with their peers, team…