Thought Leadership
Ten Ways Rural Communities Sabotage Themselves
You don't need a study. Everyone knows at least one thing that needs improvement. Start there.
Five Things Rural Communities Should "Not Do" In 2023
If people can benefit from anti-resolutions, why can't communities?
Rural Towns Must Look Inward, Not Outward, To Survive and Thrive
Rural towns must focus on what they have - their residents, leaders, students, workforce, and businesses - before looking elsewhere.
Eight Principles Essential For Thriving Future Communities
Both "change" and "future" are a six (not four) letter words.
Get More Young People Involved To Help Save Your Rural Community
Be intentional about engaging young people.
How to Create More Community "Leaderfulness"
Your community doesn't need more leadership, it needs a larger, more diverse group of leaders.
Five Essential Ingredients For Economic Development Success
Economic development is less straightforward than making banana pudding, but not much.
What Are Your Community's Magnets?
As Dolly Parton says, figure out what you do well and do it on purpose.
Ask This Question To Find Out Whether Your Community Will Be Successful In Adding New Jobs
Do your current businesses have what they need to operate efficiently and grow?
How To Make People An Economic Development Asset
If your workforce isn't an asset, your community is forgoing jobs from existing companies and losing out on potential jobs from outside investors.
