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These 4 impactful strategies will help leaders to better understand why they’re not getting through—and how to refine their messaging to inspire a growth mindset and success.  Imagine you’re a manager on a team of sales associates and one member of your team is consistently underperforming. You know that he is bright and has high potential to start taking on important projects.

Chicago is home to thousands of businesses in America’s heartland. And small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of our diverse Chicago economy, serving as anchors in neighborhoods – creating jobs, supporting schools and infrastructure and investing in the community. Here in Illinois, small businesses created nearly 153,000 new jobs in 2023, which accounts for 60 percent of new jobs created across the state. Doing well as a small business requires exceeding customers' changing needs.…

The technology industry is a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector, characterized by constant innovation and fierce competition. To thrive in this evolving environment, it’s important to stay informed, remain agile and be ready to act. As 2024 progresses, there are several key trends, including increased borrowing costs and private investment growth impacting the industry, presenting both opportunities and challenges for businesses. There are several trends seen in the technology industry that…

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) graduates more than 7,000 career-ready professionals each year, with an impressive 88% remaining in Texas. Graduates have a big incentive to stay in-state: top employers in Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio are eager to hire them for in-demand, professional jobs at companies like Houston Methodist, Lockheed Martin and USAA.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the business landscape, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth, efficiency and innovation. From intelligent chatbots to predictive analytics, AI is reshaping the way companies operate. However, as businesses eagerly adopt this game-changing technology, including off-the-shelf AI products like Anthropic's Claude, OpenAI's ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Copilot and Google’s Gemini, it is crucial to navigate the legal and ethical challenges that come…

According to a study sponsored by the City of San Antonio’s Office of Innovation, nearly one in four Hispanic and Black respondents don’t have a wired internet connection at home. Many also lack updated, reliable laptops and tablets. Being disconnected technologically can lead to decreased job opportunities for adults, learning loss for children and adverse health outcomes for all. JPMorgan Chase — which has 5,000 local employees — is helping narrow the technology gap by donating more…