Laura O’Brien’s nonprofit is passing along messages of fitness and empowerment to others

(Photo by Don Kadair) Laura O'Brien Owner, Fitness Design for Women; Zachary mayor pro tempore Laura O’Brien,...

How can I reduce long wait times at my business?

Whether standing in a checkout line or sitting in a drive-thru lane, no customer...

A pair of Baton Rouge counselors are encouraging young women to find their self-worth beyond social media

(Photo by Don Kadair) MARY KATHRYN RODRIGUE and KATIE FETZER Licensed professional counselors, co-owners of The...

How do I deal with employees who resist feedback?

One of the top priorities of any manager is to continually develop employees, so...

After losing an aunt to breast cancer, Krista Allen leads the pack at Baton Rouge’s Race for the Cure.

(Photo by Don Kadair) Krista Allen Senior director of development, LSU Foundation Losing her aunt to breast...

How can I boost productivity in my workplace?

We all know what it’s like to drop behind at work. The distractions are...

A Shell engineer is using reading to emphasize the importance of communication skills to students

(Photo by Don Kadair) Wearing his red protective suit, Shell Geismar process engineer Dustin Mahler...

The tables are always packed at my small restaurant. Should I move to a new location or consider a second location?

Your restaurant business is booming—you’re making a comfortable profit, and your patrons keep telling...

IT professional Patrick Cavell teaches students the fun in STEM

(Photo by Don Kadair) Patrick Cavell Systems engineer, Cisco Systems With not enough people choosing careers in...

If you’re considering starting a business in a crowded field, should you reconsider or power ahead?

The process of starting a new business can be intimidating on its own. Discover...