Chamber Executive Ongoing Education Weekly New Idea: Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't - by Simon Sinek
Imagine a world where almost everyone wakes up inspired to go to work, feels trusted and valued during the day, then returns home feeling fulfilled. This is not a crazy, idealized notion. Today, in many successful organizations, great leaders create environments in which people naturally work together to do remarkable things.
In his work with organizations around the world, Simon Sinek noticed that some teams trust each other so deeply that they would literally put their lives on the line for each other. Other teams, no matter what incentives are offered, are doomed to infighting, fragmentation and failure. Why?
The answer became clear during a conversation with a Marine Corps general. "Officers eat last," he said. Sinek watched as the most junior Marines ate first while the most senior Marines took their place at the back of the line. What's symbolic in the chow hall is deadly serious on the battlefield: Great leaders sacrifice their own comfort—even their own survival—for the good of those in their care.
Too many workplaces are driven by cynicism, paranoia, and self-interest. But the best ones foster trust and cooperation because their leaders build what Sinek calls a "Circle of Safety" that separates the security inside the team from the challenges outside.
Sinek illustrates his ideas with fascinating true stories that range from the military to big business, from government to investment banking. More information: Barnes & Noble
#BestChamber Practices: Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s New Member Expo!
You're invited to the
Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce's New Member Expo!
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
7:30 - 9:30 am
at the Chamber Office
21 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 100 | Hampton, VA 23666
Come check out the Chamber's newest members and their exhibits!
$10 a person | Includes Breakfast
Only 25 tickets available!
Must register and pay online
Register Online Today!
Questions? Contact Fallon Sherwood at
fsherwood@vpcc.org or (757) 325-8161
#BestChamber practices: Batavia Chamber Breakfast Club!
Networking at Night Not Working for you?!
Check out the Batavia Chamber Breakfast Club!
Join us for networking and a hot buffet breakfast! Benefit from building professional relationships and gain access to new opportunities.
Attendees will be asked to present a one-minute self-introduction and will be given business cards of all those in attendance for ongoing networking. Advanced registration is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome.
Register Here
Lake Zurich Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Guide & Membership Directory
The Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Guide & Business Directory is available at the Lake Zurich Area Chamber today! Thanks to Dale Perrin and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Town SquarePublications (www.townsquarepublications.com) can help you accomplish your chamber's gloss map, directory, community guide or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633.
Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Urges Regional Leadership to Support an Efficient and Reliable Mass Transit Plan
Citing a need to recruit and retain strong talent in the Metro Detroit region, the Chamber is calling on leaders to present a regional mass transit plan to voters on the November ballot
TAYLOR, MI – The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber has joined regional corporate and community leaders in calling on our elected leaders and the Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors to place a transit plan on the ballot this November that will expand mobility options throughout Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties.
"A strong regional mass transit plan is a must as we work to identify effective strategies to attract the talent that is needed for our business community in the Metro Detroit region," commented Ronald J. Hinrichs, president of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. "One of the most significant concerns among our chamber membership is the ability to recruit and retain talent to help our businesses grow. An effective transit plan is a necessary investment that will not only help to bring new jobs, but will assist in attracting the talent that is critical for a thriving business community."
The Detroit region continues to thrive and grow, however, by any measure, Southeast Michigan lags behind the rest of the nation in the development and use of public transit. Amazon noted the state of public transit as a key reason why Detroit was not chosen as a finalist for the Amazon’s HQ2 - as have other potential employers.
"It is vital that we learn from our experiences, and come together to work as a region to implement strong solutions and strategies that will enhance the business and overall community for generations to follow," commented Hinrichs. "Regional mass transit is a smart, positive and effective step in the right direction."
Be sure to follow the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce on Facebook at facebook.com/SWCRC and the Chamber website for all the latest Chamber news and events.
WMC: Business Friend of the Environment Award
Now Accepting Nominations!
The Business Friend of the Environment award highlights what Wisconsin companies are doing in the areas of sustainability, innovative technology and environmental stewardship. The goal of this awards program is to demonstrate to state policymakers, businesses and the public that sound environmental practices are good for Wisconsin and its business environment.Nomination Deadline: June 15, 2018
Awards Information
Applications for the 29th Annual Awards are now being accepted.The awards are available to private industry companies headquartered or with significant operations in Wisconsin. The awards are given annually to companies that demonstrate environmental leadership. Companies are encouraged to self-nominate. While government entities are not eligible for the awards, they are encouraged to nominate businesses.
The awards will focus on the following three areas:
- Sustainability
- Use of Innovative Technology
- Environmental Stewardship
These awards will be publicized statewide and locally.
The award criteria listed here are meant to be broad in scope, and the judges will determine category:
| Sustainability Demonstrate practices, processes and projects that reduce or minimize pollution and/or contribute to the long term economic, social, and environmental well-being of your business and community. | |
| Environmental Innovation Demonstrate the creative use of technology or process to improve the environment. | |
| Environmental Stewardship Demonstrate a level of effort that goes beyond that which is required by regulation and which indicates a cooperative approach toward improving the environment. Include any community or education outreach programs in which your company is involved. |
Projects must have been completed and/or operational in the 2017 calendar year. (Projects need not have been operational for the entire year but must have been completed and/or have shown results during 2017.)
Application Details
The nomination form MUST include a 1-2 page narrative of the applicant’s project description in Microsoft Word format. Along with the narrative, a logo and 2-3 project photos are also required (full color, high resolution of 300 dpi or better, formats: .eps, .tif, .psd, .gif, .jpg). E-mail the electronic files to Lucas Vebber at lvebber@wmc.org.Click here to download a nomination form. Nomination Deadline: June 15, 2018.
Winners are selected by an independent panel of judges representing industry, the Department of Natural Resources, an environmental non-profit, an environmental attorney and an environmental consultant.
The Business Friend of the Environment Awards will be presented at WMC Policy Day 2018 on August 6 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center in Madison.
Contact Lucas Vebber, WMC General Counsel / Director of Environmental & Energy Policy, with any questions.
Awards Program Information
Contact Lucas Vebber, General Counsel / Director of Environmental & Energy Policy, for information on applying for the Business Friend of the Environment Award, 608.258.3400.Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Profile Guide
The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Profile Guide & Membership Directory is available at the Greater Belleville Chamber! Thanks to Wendy Pfeil and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Town SquarePublications (www.townsquarepublications.com) can help you accomplish your chamber's gloss map, directory, community profile or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633.
Frankfort, county agree on Sunday alcohol sales
Gov. Holcomb and Hoosier delegation departing Indiana Friday on European trade mission
Gov. Eric Holcomb and a delegation of Hoosier business and political leaders are traveling Friday from Indiana to Europe on a trade mission featuring stops in six countries over the next seven days.
The group, which includes House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, and retiring Senate President David Long, R-Fort Wayne, will begin its journey in the Czech Republic, with meetings to promote Indiana's global economy and to seek opportunities to strengthen the state's international ties.
From there they'll travel to Slovakia to hobnob with Slovak government and military officials, and then to Switzerland for meetings with executives at Nestle and Roche, two Swiss companies with large Indiana operations.
On Tuesday, delegation members are due to meet executives of Fronius International, which specializes in welding, charging and solar energy technology, at the company's headquarters in Pettenbach, Austria.
Fronius' U.S. headquarters is in Portage.
The Hoosiers then will spend two days in Germany, one of Indiana's largest foreign investors, where they'll host a Friends of Indiana reception for representatives of some of the 121 German businesses already operating in Indiana, as well as business leaders looking to expand into the state.They also plan to meet with German government officials, investigate workforce development programs and promote Indiana at an American Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Berlin.
The final stop Friday is in Paris, where Holcomb will cut the ribbon for the inaugural nonstop Delta flight from the French capital to Indianapolis.
The Republican governor also is traveling back to Indiana on that flight carrying the green flag that will be used May 27 to start the annual Indianapolis 500 auto race.
"We'll travel anywhere in the world to develop mutually beneficial relationships, open markets for Hoosier companies and to bring back jobs and investments to Indiana," Holcomb said.
The European trip is Holcomb's sixth foreign trade mission since taking office last year. Earlier this month, he led an Indiana group to Israel. Read more: NWI Times
Haynie described as a humble man who gets things done
