From Compassion Fatigue to Connection: A New Path for International Educators By Angela Webber (“Ms. Angie”)
For many professionals in international education, the job goes far beyond logistics and paperwork. On any given day, they are translators, counselors, crisis managers, and—most importantly—emotional anchors for students far from home. While the world celebrates the opportunities international education creates, far …
When Every Conversation Counts: Reimagining Service in Oklahoma Banking By Angela “Ms. Angie” Webber
Oklahoma’s banking professionals are no strangers to pressure. In recent years, they’ve faced a whirlwind of change—digital disruption, shifting customer expectations, economic uncertainty, and a workforce stretched thin by stress and turnover. Teams are doing their best, but many are carrying more …
Why Empathy—and Not Just Efficiency—Defines Business Success in 2026 By Angela Webber (“Ms. Angie”)
When a customer storms to the counter, voice raised and patience spent, it’s tempting for even seasoned professionals to brace for the worst. Yet as we move into 2026, the future of business does not belong to the fastest scripts, the most …
What Makes a Small Business Unbreakable? It Starts at the Front Desk By Angela Webber (“Ms. Angie”)
Small business owners have always worn many hats—from marketing to finance to conflict mediation. But in today’s climate, one challenge rises above the rest: keeping teams inspired and customers loyal when stress levels are high and patience is low. Across Main Streets …
When Engineering Gets Personal: Why Emotional Intelligence Shapes Project Success By Angela Webber (“Ms. Angie”)
Across Iowa, engineers are designing the infrastructure that will define the state’s future—bridges, water systems, energy facilities, and commercial developments. While technical precision remains the backbone of every successful project, today’s engineering leaders are discovering that the biggest risks to project success …
When Real Estate Gets Personal: How Empathy Turns Deals Into Relationships By Angela Webber (“Ms. Angie”)
In the world of real estate, success is often measured in numbers—square footage, cap rates, rent rolls, and days on market. But beneath every closing is a human story. Every negotiation, maintenance call, and tenant conversation carries emotional weight, and every handshake …
Customer Success Isn’t a Department—It’s the Heart of Project Leadership By Angela Webber (“Ms. Angie”)
In today’s project-driven organizations, success is often measured by timelines, budgets, and deliverables. But anyone who has led a complex project knows the truth: projects don’t fail because of spreadsheets — they fail because of people issues. Missed expectations. Fractured communication. Escalated …