As Sam Skillern III prepares to step down as Executive Director of the Salem Leadership Foundation (SLF) at the end of December, his nearly three decades of service reveal a profound legacy of community-building and collaborative leadership. Skillern's career, shaped by experiences in Salem and Seattle, underscores the importance of fostering connections

Derek Gilbert's journey from the small-town charm of Corvallis, Oregon, to becoming a leader in both his industry and community is marked by resilience, adaptability, and an unyielding commitment to making a difference.

Gilbert, a proud graduate of Corvallis High School and Linfield College, launched his professional life managing operations at Jeld-Wen W…

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its Energy Smart Industrial (ESI) program, a pioneering initiative that has transformed energy efficiency in the industrial sector across the Pacific Northwest. Over the past decade and a half, the program has not only helped businesses grow and compete but has also been inte

In the heart of Salem, Oregon, Indigo Wellness Center stands as a beacon of health and community connection, led by its founder, Dr. Zohra Campbell. A chiropractor, yoga therapist, and visionary, Campbell reflects on her two decades of leadership and the impact her journey has made on the Salem community.

“My personal history and experiences shaped Indi…

One of the main challenges sales leaders today face is improving the performance of their sales team. If you are a sales leader struggling with where to even begin when it comes to making meaningful changes that will boost performance, here is when we say: You are not alone.

No matter where your sales team is hitting roadblocks, sales performance improvem…

As 2024 comes to a close, it brings with it the usual end-of-year reflections - and for me, the end of my time as a Salem City Councilor. When my son asked if stepping away feels bittersweet, I told him it absolutely does. On one hand, I’ll have more time to dedicate to my family, which is the most important thing to me. On the other, I’m stepping awa

As your State Representative and a long-time advocate for public safety, I recently had the opportunity to  visit Coffee Creek Correctional Facility and meet with the Association of Oregon Corrections Employees  (AOCE). These experiences have reinforced my belief in the critical role our correctional facilities play in  maintaining public safe…

At the conclusion of part one, we mentioned that once you have a deep understanding of your buyer’s journey, you can use technology to give your team a much better chance of meeting the buyer where they are. This is important, because where the buyer is at that moment is where all the best discussions happen.

So – what kind of information should …