Leadership
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Creating Your Future: A Goal-Setting Guide for the New Year
Life and business are in constant motion, with change as the only certainty. As management guru Peter Drucker famously said, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” As the New Year approaches, many set goals or resolutions with great enthusiasm. Yet, studies reveal that less than 10 percent of people succeed…
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After Years of Running Downingtown, Mayor Phil Dague to Step Down
Mayor Phil Dague of Downingtown has announced he will not seek a second term, with his tenure ending in late 2025, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Having served on the Borough Council since 2014 and as mayor since 2020, Dague expressed mixed emotions about his decision, calling his time as mayor an…
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Mapping Your Future Success: A Game Plan for the New Year
It’s often said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” The same is true for your goals. Without clarity on what you truly want to achieve — both in life and in business — success can feel elusive. To set yourself up for a successful new year, it’s essential…
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Four of Philadelphia’s Most Influential People Have Ties to Chester County
Four people with Chester County ties are among this year’s 150 most influential Philadelphians, according to the recently released list by Philadelphia Magazine. Ken Lawrence ranked highest at No. 56. Born in Chester County, Lawrence became the first Democrat and the first Black person to chair the SEPTA board after being selected for it earlier…
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Set Yourself Up for Your Best Year Yet
As the year draws to a close, it’s the ideal time to reflect on your progress and prepare for an even more successful year ahead. To set the stage for your best year yet, it’s crucial to finish this one strong, using what I like to call your “A-Game thinking.” This mindset not only helps…
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Asking the Right Questions to Finish the Year Strong
As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our progress and set ourselves up for a strong finish. These last couple of months offer a unique opportunity to evaluate our achievements, identify areas for improvement, and lay the groundwork for a successful start to the new year. One…
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Region’s 150 Most Influential People Include 5 With Delaware County Ties
Every year big things are happening in Philadelphia and the region. And every year, Philadelphia Magazine identifies 150 people that are making those big things possible. This year’s list includes five Delaware County influencers. In a ranking of the 150 influencers, State Rep. Joanna McClinton came in at No. 15. McClinton made Pennsylvania history by…
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Maximize Your Fourth Quarter: Finish Strong with Courage and Clear Goals
As the year draws to a close, now is the time to focus on how you’ll finish. Dan Green has a powerful quote that perfectly captures the mindset needed to end the year successfully: “Regardless of what came before or what has yet to come, what matters most is how I choose to respond to…
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Unlocking Your Success by Operating from Your A-Game
Success isn’t complicated. It’s the result of having a strong belief in yourself, cultivating the desire to achieve your goals, and consistently taking action to make them happen. When you know in your heart that you are capable of achieving your goals, and you have the courage to pursue them, your dreams can become reality.…
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Remembering Virgil L. Hill, Former Valley Forge Academy President
Virgil L Hill Jr. who commanded nuclear-powered submarines, was director of special projects for naval intelligence, and who is a past president of the Valley Forge Military Academy and College in Wayne, has died. The 86-year -old two-star rear admiral died Sept. 6 at Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster. He is a former resident of…
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Are You Using A-Game Goals to Drive Results Within Your Team?
There is no achievement without a goal. Whether in life or leadership, success starts by determining your primary objective. Until your thoughts are linked to a clear purpose, no real accomplishment can be made. This is where A-Game Goals come into play. An A-Game Goal is rooted in clarity, purpose, and high standards. A clear…
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A-Game Leaders Are Self-Leaders
The most important thing you can do for your business is build a solid business plan. A well-crafted strategy lays the foundation for your company’s future success. However, having a plan is not enough — execution is where many businesses falter. The everyday grind, urgent tasks, and shiny distractions often derail even the best-laid strategies.…
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Rewriting Your Story: The A-Game Advantage
“Real success in any worthwhile endeavor is about the value you create, not just the value you get.” When you adopt this perspective, emphasized in the Valuegenic Self-Leadership Development Program, true success becomes more than achieving business or financial goals — it’s about creating value for yourself and those around you. However, many of us…
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Delaware County Leadership: Javonna Wylie, President and CEO, Chester County OIC
Javonna Wylie, President and CEO of Chester County OIC, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in West Chester and how living in a college town influenced her. She recalled the middle school teacher who inspired her to get involved in leadership and community service, which continued in college when she majored in Social Work…
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A-Game Leadership: The Secret to Leading Yourself and Your Business to Success
Research shows that the number one reason people leave organizations is due to the incompetence of their direct boss. This statistic highlights the importance of personal leadership — your ability to lead yourself is directly tied to your effectiveness as a leader of others. You are the leader of your own life, and every day…
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Eastern University to Host Leadership Transformation Summit on Oct. 3
Eastern University’s College of Business and Leadership will host its second Leadership Transformation Summit virtually on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 12-1 PM. The event is free and aims to help prepare the next generation of business talent to overcome modern-day challenges and develop the skills needed to transform the business landscape. Renowned workplace leadership and…
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Delaware County Leadership: Kevin Gallagher, SVP and Chief Lending Officer, Ambler Savings Bank
Kevin J. Gallagher, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in West Oak Lane and Wyncote as one of five children. He recalled trying out for the school musical on a whim his senior year, which led to a starring role and a lifelong…
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Delaware County Leadership: Rachel Bowen, Vice President of Enrollment Management, Harcum College
Rachel Bowen, Vice President of Enrollment Management at Harcum College, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Northeast Philadelphia, where her parents and a high school job at a nursing home for nuns helped her develop a strong work ethic. She also became interested in video production as a teenager, which shaped her decision…
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