A possibly unprecedented coalition of universities, industry leaders, state agencies and regional economic development groups from across Louisiana has come together to pursue $160 million in National Science Foundation grant funding.
Job losses in the Baton Rouge area in June were concentrated in the government sector, though that is likely due to seasonal employment trends, specifically in public education, according to the latest economic indicators report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.Â
Leaders who really want their people to learn and grow need to be willing to let them say "no" when they're asked to do assignments or tasks that could sidetrack or derail their development, says leadership coach Whitney Johnson.