On January 9, we gathered with Pregame clients and friends to ring in the New Year with reflection and vision. Rotating venues every year, our 2026 venue was Soho House Portland. Ciara Pressler’s 16th Annual Goal Brunch theme was “evolution,” incorporating the themes of the current Chinese year of the snake – shedding what no […]
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How One Leader Got Her Team Aligned in Just a Few Hours When Brandy Memory reached out to Pregame, she wasn’t looking for fluff—she was looking for focus. As the co-founder and Executive Director of Project48, a small but growing organization in the foster care space, she knew it was time to get strategic. “I
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Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating stability when things feel shaky. In times of uncertainty, your team looks to you for direction, reassurance, and focus. The key? Prioritizing your own energy, practicing emotional intelligence with clear boundaries, and communicating with confidence. This guide breaks down three essential leadership moves to help you
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View the Deck Change is inevitable, but navigating it with intention is what defines great leadership. In Pregame’s recent webinar, Level Up Your Team: Leadership During Transition, we explored how mission alignment and clear communication are essential for keeping teams grounded and cohesive during transitions. Here’s the playbook. 1. Mission Alignment: Steadying the Compass In
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View Slides Ready to take your business or organization to the next level? At Pregame, we know that a solid strategic plan isn’t just about setting big-picture goals – it’s about laying out the play-by-play to achieve them. If you’re ready to start the strategic planning process, here are four essential steps to ensure
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Marion County, Oregon, is a verdant, vibrant area in the rural pocket between Portland and Salem. Attracting visitors with a handful of big events like the Tulip Festival and Oktoberfest, local leaders were ready to up the area’s game to go from I-5 pass-through to major tourism destination. They had successfully cultivated a shared commitment
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Last week, Pregame celebrated its 7th anniversary with clients and friends who have made our growth possible. We hosted a happy hour at Bertony Faustin’s The Crick PDX with local wine, food, and of course, hip hop beats. Thank you to everyone who came out and wished us a happy anniversary!
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