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06/03/2026

The Best Leaders Embrace the Role of Supporting Character.

The rise of “founder mode” and “main-character energy” as approaches to leadership has pushed many executives toward self-centered, top-down styles that research shows are deeply counterproductive—eroding trust, stifling performance, and ultimately leaving leaders themselves less engaged a...

06/01/2026

🚨 SEASON 3 PREMIERE ALERT! 🎙️🏙️

The Business Corner with Teresa M. Lundy returns Monday, June 1 with Episode 1 featuring Donavan West of the Mayor’s Business Roundtable!

What does it really take to make Philadelphia open for business? 💼📈

In our Season 3 kickoff, we dive into:
✅ Leadership that drives impact
✅ Economic development in Philadelphia
✅ Support for entrepreneurs & nonprofits
✅ Tax reductions & streamlined licensing
✅ Opportunities for collaboration and civic engagement

Donavan West shares his vision, leadership philosophy, and how the Mayor’s Business Roundtable is helping strengthen Philly’s business ecosystem under Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration.

If you’re a business owner, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, or change maker invested in Philadelphia’s future—this episode is for you.

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06/01/2026

When an Executive Asks You an Unexpected Question.

There are countless situations where you’re put on the spot and questioned by an executive. Maybe it’s a board member pulling you aside, a skip-level pinging you for a quick assessment on a situation, or a customer catching you at a conference and asking where something stands.Your natural impul...

05/27/2026

Should You Appoint an Interim CEO? https://ow.ly/Yg7C50YISQI

A sudden CEO departure can leave companies scrambling to fill the leadership void. Appointing an interim CEO might seem like a safe temporary solution, but in fact that decision often hurts market confidence and the company’s financial performance. Still, interim leaders are now involved in one ou...

05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

You Should Take That “Boring” Meeting https://ow.ly/kt8050YISOO

Senior leaders often decide how fully to engage in meetings based on whether a topic sounds interesting—and multitasking or disengaging during more routine meet ups. But a new study found that this decision-making may be flawed: people systematically underestimate how engaging and valuable “bori...

05/25/2026

Building platforms that create opportunity, that’s always been the goal.

I’m proud to announce the return of Season 3 of The Business Corner Podcast produced by TML Communications, where we spotlight Philadelphia’s business and civic leaders shaping the future of our city.

From entrepreneurship and economic development to leadership and public impact, this platform was built to bring real conversations to the forefront and create access to ideas that help others grow.

Thank you to Metro US - Philadelphia, our guests, and everyone who continues to support this vision. The conversations this season are powerful.

Let’s grow together!

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Hosted by Teresa M. Lundy, Principal and Founder of TML Communications, The Business Corner officially returns for Season 3 on Monday, June 1.

05/22/2026

When Executive Presence Backfires https://ow.ly/Rbbp50YISLC

Senior leaders often rely on the very behaviors that got them promoted—having the answers, projecting confidence, and jumping in to improve ideas—but at the top, those instincts can backfire. As your role gets bigger, those habits can shut people down, limit what you hear, and quietly weaken dec...

05/20/2026

Decision-Making by Consensus Doesn’t Work in the AI Era https://ow.ly/FUsc50YISI9

While most leaders probably agree that their organizations will need to adapt to AI, too few are willing to admit that this will require them to abandon one of the most pervasive management principles of the past half-century: decision-making by consensus. Consensus is the hallmark of modern organiz...