Leadership

Today, and throughout Women’s History Month, we celebrate women by shining a spotlight on inspirational leaders:• Rea Ann Silva (Beautyblender) – revolutionized the makeup industry • Ursula Burns (Xerox and VEON) – the first African American woman to become CEO of a Forbes 500 company • Diane Hendricks (ABC Supply) – first on Forbes America’s 2022 Richest Self-Made Women list • Judy Faulkner (Epic Systems) – dubbed as the most powerful woman in health care • Sara Blakely (Spanx) – Forbes’ youngest female self-made billionaire in 2012 Read more about the stories of these successful women who have left an important mark on the business world at c2-com.

The Oklahoma City Fire Department has a long history of supporting Oklahoma families even after the fires that ravaged their lives have been extinguished.

The CEO is the chief communicator, the face of the company and the brand leader.

Former Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett took his expertise to Saudi Arabia in late January to consult alongside many of the top urban planners in the world.

Since the 988 Mental Health Lifeline launched last summer, it’s received nearly 19,000 calls from Oklahomans across the state.

The 55 Over 55 are Oklahomans from all over the state who are being honored for making a difference for the future growth of our state.

Jones PR’s Mick Cornett is back from working with the leadership of Oman as it completes a restructure of its local government.

Retention rates are at an all-time low due to a post-pandemic shift in the talent landscape where over 40% of the global workforce is considering leaving their employer this year.

Every association is looking for innovative ways to engage their membership, take new approaches to advocacy efforts, get more creative in earned media outreach and liven up their events with the latest trends and best practices.

Reagan Smith, Inc.recently promoted Matt Giroux to Project Manager and Archaeology Coordinator.

Nearly 60 Northwest Oklahoma tourism officials attended the Red Carpet Country Annual Tourism Conference last week in Alva, OK.

As businesses continue to navigate the post COVID hiring chapter, I recall the wisdom of Steve Jobs who cited the Beatles as a business model.

Guernsey announces two new architectural design hires, Russel Baker and Mike Patel. 

June 19,1865, marked the first ever Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. This year we celebrate 157 years, making this the longest running African American holiday. 

The Association of Oklahoma General Contractors (AOGC) has announced their endorsement of T.W. Shannon for U.S. Senate.

Whether you’re a new manager, an experienced leader or a team player, there is always room to improve team communication.

It is National Administrative Professionals Week, a time that we celebrate the unsung heroes that keep our businesses running! From managing our calendars, to human resources and accounting, our administrative professionals are a critical resource in caring for our customers.

A personal website is a great way to make an impressive first impression online. Think of it like a digital resume …

Striking up a conversation with a stranger doesn’t come easy for many. Whether at a conference or a happy hour, here are some networking conversation starters to make a great first impression …

Oklahoma Aerospace Commerce Economic Services (ACES) is hosting two upcoming aerospace career fairs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa – free to job seekers.

Work is stressful when your manager doesn’t trust you enough to do the job and is over-involved in your work.

It’s typical for New Year’s resolutions to fizzle out by the end of January.

Chief Boatswain’s Mate Brandon Fischer, from Edmond, is partaking in the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2021 series aboard USS Tulsa.

Natural content creatorsOther generations haven’t had time to catch up on changes in the digital world.

Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs (ODVA) is leading the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide to reduce and eliminate suicide for Oklahoma’s service members, veterans and their families and to implement statewide efforts to fight for those who so willingly fought for us.

Astronaut Wally Funk, alongside Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission and the Ninety-Nines, celebrated the annual Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day on Nov. 5.

Your college degree earned you a foundation of professional credentials, but it’s important to continue learning and keep your brain sharp.

Prep aheadThe best way to ensure you’re not bombarded with a heavy workload after vacation is to prepare before vacation.

Leading aerospace executives from around the state will once again gather for the annual Oklahoma Aerospace Forum on Thursday, Oct. 28.

Oklahoma Airport Operators Association along with the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission will celebrate the fifth annual Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day, Nov.

Is your business effectively reaching and communicating with your target audience and customer? Are you meeting them where they’re at and understanding their pain points of how you can best serve them? What about your online presence, are you putting your best foot forward across your website and social media pages to ensure you’re attracting the right audience? It is important as business leaders to ask these questions often, to ensure you are heading down the right path.

As we continue to adjust to this post-Covid era we are living and working in, as humans we are forming new habits, rather than going back to old.