Leadership Development

Return to the terminal or exit the airport?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:18 -0400

Here’s the reality: No one can make that choice for you. In every challenge, both signs are visible.

Regional chamber honors standout businesses, leaders

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:27:52 -0400

The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce recognized several businesses, nonprofits and community leaders during its annual meeting and awards luncheon on March 25.

Fuse’s new leader comes out of retirement to usher in new era

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Fuse SPC is entering a new chapter as it reinvents both its leadership and its space to better serve the business community.

Increase your capacity to do more with less

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:56:12 -0400

Here are seven areas to tap into to increase your capacity to do more without burning out.

Leadership Tri-Cities seeks applications for Class XXX

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0500

The leadership development program that has educated and nurtured hundreds of the region’s leaders for more than 30 years is seeking its next crop of students.

How to build your own personal board of directors

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Just like an organization has a board of directors to guide it, you too can create your own personal board of directors to guide and encourage you.

WSU biz school launches lifelong learning initiative

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Looking to enhance skills for your career or prepare for a professional reset? Washington State University’s Carson College of Business has a new online learning platform to help you.

Hanford contractor leverages mentor-protege partnerships to drive cleanup

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Hanford contractor Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) will mentor two small businesses as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s efforts grow the number of those entreprises receiving work contracts at the Hanford site.

Consider these 16 daily success habits for 2026

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:35:49 -0500

As you begin 2026, what new routines do you want to incorporate?

Tri-Citian of the Year committee opens nominations, announces speaker

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Tri-Citian of the Year Award. Nominees must exemplify the highest standards of community service and leadership.

Gratitude and giving help to shape exceptional leadership

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

The holiday season arrives each year with a familiar mix of celebration, reflection and renewed connection.

Tri-Cities leader wins business leadership award

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500

A longtime Tri-Cities business and civic leader has been honored with a statewide leadership award for his decades of regional impact and statewide contributions to Washington’s business community.

4 ways to model calm, confidence and clarity

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500

The way you manage your stress today is teaching your team how to handle theirs tomorrow.

Pasco councilman resigns seat

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0400

The Pasco City Council will need to appoint its second new member in two months with an at-large member resigning after moving out of the city.

Tri-Cities restaurant operator breaks record with third Franchisee of the Year award

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0400

The franchise owner for Kennewick and Pasco locations of a popular national breakfast restaurant chain is once again being lauded by the company for the success of her restaurants and leadership.

How to influence your boss for mutual success

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:03:52 -0400

By anticipating needs, communicating effectively and demonstrating initiative, you can help your leader excel while advancing your own career. Here are six key strategies for successfully leading up.

11 ways to be the team leader everyone wants to follow

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400

It’s the leader’s job to build the framework that creates the teamwork. Here are 11 ways to build a team that works hard, laughs often and ultimately creates results.

Positive energy is hallmark of chamber’s popular women’s conference

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400

“When you walk in the convention center that morning, the … female, positive, encouraging energy is just palpable … and I loved being a part of that.”

How leaders can spot burnout signals and save the day

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Burnout is the sneaky office monster hiding behind long hours, missed vacations and cynical jokes.

Tips for leading through chaos and disruption

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400

In 2025, “agility” isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a survival skill. Like duct tape. Or coffee.

Becoming a more confident leader in 3 steps

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Whether you're just beginning your leadership journey or looking to elevate your executive presence, here are three practical steps to become a more confident leader.

Report: Hybrid work can be a double-edged sword

Mon, 26 May 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Hybrid work claims to offer the best of both worlds – employees benefit from face-to-face collaboration in the office and can also focus on deep, individual work at home – but new research shows this arrangement also can lead to internal division unless closely coordinated.

From boring to brilliant: 4 ways to become a dynamite public speaker

Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Being a dynamite speaker isn’t something you’re born with but it’s something you can become with practice.

Q&A with Lance Hansen

Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Q&A with Lance Hansen, incoming superintendent of the Kennewick School District.

Leadership Tri-Cities Class 28 to spiff up exterior of recovery center

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 06:00:13 -0400

Leadership Tri-Cities Class 28 will soon begin work on landscaping 21,000 square feet of property outside the future Columbia Valley Center for Recovery in Kennewick.

The secret sauce of workplace culture isn’t rocket science

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Workplace culture is like a secret sauce – you know when it’s good, and you definitely know when it’s bad. It’s the magical concoction that keeps employees happy, productive and not plotting excuses to skip the next Zoom meeting.

Build a blueprint for a strong company culture

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:32:02 -0500

A good company culture is more than just a nice place to work – it’s a thriving entity where every individual is united by a shared purpose, vision and set of core values.

Bilingual leadership program changes lives of ag workers

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:35:22 -0500

Washington is home to a unique leadership program – taught in both English and Spanish – that focuses leadership principles on the realities of working in agriculture.

Trust falls don’t actually build trust. Try accountability instead

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:35:22 -0500

How can accountability transform your workplace from spinning wheels and chaos to a productive, thriving team?

This businessman to share his wisdom at Best Places to Work event

sara@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400

This local businessman will share his wisdom on creating a successful working environment on Nov. 7 during Tri-Cities Area Journal of Businesses’ first-ever Best Places to Work event.