Recorded live in Old Forge, N.Y. at Disrupt North Country 2.0, Peter Ward (Co-Founder, Making the City Smaller) and Lindsay Mastrogiovanni (Founder, DisrUpstate & ConsciousHR) sit down for an unscripted conversation about what happens when you stop networking and start actually connecting — and why leading with genuine relationships beats the "what can you do for me" approach every single time.

We’ve been told competition makes businesses stronger. But what if that story is outdated?

Leaders today are navigating change and uncertainty from all directions. That’s where operating rhythms step in- an opportunity for organizations to integrate new opportunities, inevitable challenges, and the things they learn along the way.

Quotas, pressure, and fear: the "friends" nobody wants in their finances. In five minutes, learn what traditional finance won’t tell you and get the facts to protect your money, your people, and become financially bulletproof.

After more than a decade as a counselor working with leaders, teams, and families, I’ve seen this truth; we often underestimate our influence. Whether you hold the title or not, you are influencing the room.

Feeling appreciated and valued are leading drivers of retention, ranking higher than monetary incentives. So why does recognition feel staler than the pizza they served during last week's team lunch?

Too often, small businesses assume talent will simply show up — with the right skills, at the right time, without ever being introduced to the work, the people, or the opportunities that exist locally.

Told in the style of a Dr. Seuss book, enjoy this cautionary tale of how silence when exiting an organization contributes to the lack of change in the workplace.