Mesa Chamber of Commerce Blog

680 words ~3.5 min. read In today’s fast-paced business world, workplace stress is nearly unavoidable. If this pressure isn’t managed, it can lead to a serious issue: ethical burnout. This happens when ongoing stress affects an employee’s ability to stick to their values, making it hard to maintain integrity in tough situations. As leaders, it’s…

698 ~ 4 min. read Self-awareness is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of professional success. In the context of leadership, it is often considered a key differentiator between high-performing teams and those that struggle with internal friction and inefficiency. A lack of self-awareness can lead to several issues, from poor communication and collaboration to a…

About Showtune Productions Showtune Productions is a Mesa-based entertainment company, started in 2010, and dedicated to bringing live professional performances to audiences throughout Arizona and the United States. They have performed in over 100 venues throughout Arizona with subscription series at Chandler Center for the Arts, Queen Creek PAC, Red Mountain UMC, and Apache Junction…

506 words ~ 2 min. read Recently, U.S. District Judge Ada Brown in Dallas blocked a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule aimed at banning non-compete agreements that employees typically sign. Judge Brown ruled that the FTC does not have the authority to eliminate practices it considers unfair competition through broad regulations. This decision follows a temporary…

555 words ~ 1.5 min. read As a small business owner or team leader, mentoring high achievers within your team can significantly enhance their potential and ultimately drive your business forward. A recent article in Harvard Business Review by leadership experts Ruth Gotian and Andy Lopata highlights the necessity of sophisticated mentoring for high achievers, offering three…