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Leading Your Team When Confidence Is Low

Leading Your Team When Confidence Is Low

Employee confidence reached a new record low in September. Only 42.9% of workers said they feel positive about their employer's outlook for the next six months, the third record low of 2026. Add a soft September jobs report and a steady stream of layoff headlines, and...

2026 Best of McKinney Winners Announced!

2026 Best of McKinney Winners Announced!

The votes are in, and McKinney has spoken! More than 25,000 votes were cast in this year's Best of McKinney Awards, and we're excited to officially announce the 2026 winners! Each year, Best of McKinney gives our community the opportunity to recognize the businesses,...

Why Being The “Strong One” is Exhausting

Why Being The “Strong One” is Exhausting

High achievers often project strength, competence, and confidence. The problem? When you always appear strong, people assume you don’t need support. Discover how hyper-independence can lead to burnout, isolation, and resentment, and learn why asking for help may be one of the strongest things you can do.