CHANGING OUR MINDSET As Dr. Teague, Representative Cutler and Jennifer Craighead can attest, changing your mindset and embracing compromise can have far reaching and lasting impacts on your business and our community. How are you embracing compromise? What can business and community leaders do to change their mindset and view compromise as a sign of strength? LT BY ALLISON BUCHER, Communications Director, Lancaster Chamber Contact Allison at abucher@lcci.com TIPS FOR SUCCESSFULLY COMPROMISING TO ADVANCE AN INITIATIVE * Strive to understand the other side and seek it out - be proactive * Communicate and be transparent * Give and take * Be respectful and listen * Recognize that it's okay to lose the battle to win the war * Focus on the end goal * Think through each scenario before reacting SHARE YOUR PERSPECTIVES WITH US! To continue the conversation, contact us at thriving@lcci.com or share your thoughts on the Chamber's facebook page at "The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry." fee-for-service consultants * 401(k) and Other Defined Contribution Plans * Investment Advisory independent advice * Defined Benefit Plans * Healthcare Consulting business partner * Other Postemployment Benefits * Individual Investment Advisory & experience Financial Planning attention to detail CAPITAL REGION OFFICE 501 Corporate Circle Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-652-5633 NEW LANCASTER OFFICE 201 Granite Run Dr Lancaster, PA 17601 717-727-7500 ConradSiegel.com LancasterChamber.com 53http://www.thriving@lcci.com http://www.conradsiegel.com http://www.LancasterChamber.com