Doing things the right way from the start isn’t always easy, but it can become one of a business’s greatest strengths.

In this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Glenna Gates, Owner of Spherion Staffing, shares how embracing compliance, auditing, and prevention helped create consistency, protect trust, and give her peace of mind as a leader. She also reflects on the early days of entrepreneurship and the lessons that come from working closely with people.

It’s a conversation about integrity, intention, and why addressing problems before customers ever feel them matters more than many leaders realize.

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Teaching is more than delivering information — it’s a craft that shapes lives and communities.

On this week’s episode of Leadership Lowdown, Lloyd Hopkins, Founder and Executive Director of the Million Dollar Teacher Project, shares why truly effective teaching requires a rare combination of skill, connection, and purpose. Lloyd explains the difference between simply presenting material and creating moments where learning truly clicks — and why educators with that ability deserve greater recognition, support, and investment.

His work centers on elevating the teaching profession and strengthening classrooms by championing the educators whose talent and dedication make learning possible.

It’s a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about leadership, respect for the craft of teaching, and the long-term impact educators have on our future workforce and communities.

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Leadership starts with clarity, knowing who you want to be, trusting yourself, and pursuing your goals with confidence.

In this week’s episode of Leadership Lowdown, Ladonna Weaver, Senior Vice President at Northern Trust Company, shares powerful insight on why self-belief is essential to effective leadership.

Ladonna discusses the importance of tuning out limiting voices, staying grounded in your purpose, and actively encouraging others to pursue their goals and potential.

It’s a thoughtful, motivating conversation about perseverance, confidence, and the responsibility leaders have to uplift those around them, both professionally and personally.

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