Kyle Backer

Labor shortages in the construction industry are a well-documented issue — and for good reason. Talent Ready AZ, a strategic initiative created by Gov. Katie Hobbs, estimates that 20,000 construction jobs need to be filled by 2030. While it is critical to... See more

Whether it’s to an auditorium full of strangers or a packed all-staff meeting, delivering a message clearly and confidently is a critical talent for leaders to develop. Those who do it well make it look easy, but public speaking can be improved upon just ... See more

Lawmakers are tasked with the difficult responsibility of balancing the interests of their various constituencies when evaluating the hundreds of bills introduced in each legislative session. Many elected officials are intelligent individuals, but no sing... See more

Behind every light switch, skyscraper and freeway is an engineer who crunched the numbers to ensure safety and reliability. Despite their critical contributions to society, the work done by these professionals often goes unnoticed. Most people don’t think... See more

Following its successful run of Drunk Dracula, the Drunk Shakespeare Society is back for another limited-run holiday show at the Rose Theater. An offbeat take on Charles Dickens’ beloved tale, Drunk Christmas Carol retells the timeless story of Ebenezer S... See more