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The road to $1 billion
It’s not coincidental that several of the largest private companies in the Capital Region are contractors. Many of them have grown at whiplash-inducing speed...
Capital Region executives share their best insights into leadership
Every leader has that one piece of advice they carry like a compass—guidance forged from hard-won experience, bold leaps and lessons learned along the...
The big office blueprint for small teams
Running a small office doesn’t mean thinking small.
Baton Rouge architect Kevin Harris understands this point well. His residential design practice has just six employees,...
Richard Bliss: How executive digital presence can drive company growth
Your competitors are not just outspending you on traditional marketing—they’re outmaneuvering you in digital spaces where your customers are making buying decisions before your...
Your first AI win might be the one you don’t see
If you’re waiting for the perfect moment to bring AI into your business, here’s a thought: What if your first win isn’t flashy—it’s just...
Why your website may be working against you
In today’s digital-first world, your website is often the first—and sometimes only—interaction a potential customer has with your business.
But despite investing in slick designs...
AI and the law: A guide for smart business integration
It’s no secret that businesses across nearly every sector of the economy are increasingly integrating AI into their operations. But with innovation comes risk—and...
Louisiana companies tread carefully as political and cultural shifts reshape diversity efforts
Efforts to understand how Baton Rouge-area businesses are adapting to shifts in diversity, equity and inclusion policies are being met with silence—even from organizations...
Here’s what Capital Region executives say it takes to be a great leader
What’s the one quality every great leader needs? We asked some of Louisiana’s top execs, and let’s just say no two answers were the...
LSU is hosting an ‘AI meetup’ later this month
Baton Rouge tech firm Obney.ai is launching a series of monthly artificial intelligence meetups.
“The Em Dash” will see local AI “builders”—engineers, researchers and tinkerers—gather...
Thought Leader: How to run an effective meeting
It goes without saying that meetings are an essential function of any workplace. But too often, they can feel inefficient, unproductive or unnecessarily lengthy.
So,...
Scott Wozniak: What milkshakes can tell you about your customers
As you are designing your customer insight system, I’d recommend you check out the work done by Clayton Christensen and his team around his...
Thought Leader: How to step up your community engagement
Community engagement is more than just a corporate buzzword—it’s a meaningful way for companies to build stronger relationships with their clients and customers.
Zachary Corbin,...
Communicate to build community
Did you know that communication, community and communion all share the same etymology?
It’s “communis,” which means “with, together” and “oneness, union.” My friend Erwin...
Thought Leader: LSU’s Garrett Runion on how to improve your mindset (and performance) on...
Improving your golf game isn’t just about perfecting your swing—it’s also about cultivating the right mindset.
LSU women’s golf coach Garrett Runion has led the...
When moving on to the next thing, what’s the proper way to exit?
Sooner or later, you are going to change jobs. A better offer will come your way, and it’ll be the perfect next step for...
Jon Gordon: Why craftsmanship matters
I wrote a book called The Carpenter but it’s really about being a craftsman. What’s the difference? A carpenter builds things. But a craftsman or...
Survey Says: Do-over diaries
Ever wished for a time machine to tweak a moment in your past? We asked top executives just that: If you had one do-over,...
How do you know when it’s time to make a major job change?
Making a major job change is a significant decision that can have profound effects on your career and your personal life, and identifying the...
How to make in-house, remote and hybrid workers feel like one team
Over the past four years, we’ve all become familiar with the trade-offs between working in person and working virtually. But how do you respond...
