As we begin a new year, many of us think about how we can better ourselves and our community. What if I told you there’s one thing you can do that accomplishes both of those goals? Studies show we better ourselves, children and the community we live in by becoming mentors. Since January is National […]
President Dwight Eisenhower once observed, “Plans are nothing. Planning is everything.” The process of thinking about the future and organizing the required resources to accomplish your goals is its own reward. Although the final written plan will be obsolete almost before the ink dries, failing to plan constitutes a plan to fail. Whether you’re starting […]
Human potential expands or becomes static depending upon whether or not it receives the stimulation it needs to grow and develop. The phrases “I’m in a rut” and “I’m stuck” are born of an individual’s languishing potential. Business owners, team members and business themselves get in ruts, too, and this must be overcome if they’re […]
January has arrived. The hustle and bustle of the holidays have been replaced with resolutions for a new year. Many of these resolutions involve health and fitness. But all too often we’ve given up on these resolutions by February. We leave for work in the dark. We drive home from work in the dark. It’s […]
Our economic future depends on our ability to better prepare young adults ages 18 to 24 for the work force. Helping them envision and then realize a successful life after school is critical. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2.8 million young adults were counted among those unsuccessfully looking for work in July — […]
Every year the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) compiles a list of what’s hot in the fitness industry for the coming year. As with any business, trends are determined by the people who use the products and services. What’s great about the fitness industry is that it not only offers new ideas on staying […]
A widely held belief in business is that success is the result of selling as many products or services as possible to as many consumers as possible at the highest price possible to make as much money as possible. When followed, though, this limited view of success leaves everyone involved feeling used, taken advantage of, […]
Making predictions is never easy, especially for small business owners and managers. Unlike their larger counterparts, small firms rarely have the resources to monitor and take corrective action for every trend and issue. Even entrepreneurs who’ve experienced numerous business cycles face new circumstances that confound their instincts and knowledge. While there’s no crystal ball that […]
Change is a constant in life and business. It occurs on a regular basis whether we want it to or not. Business environments change, economies change, team dynamics change, relationships change, the weather changes and so on. Life in general is about change. But if we habitually resist change, we limit the potential of all […]
The holiday season is in full swing, and our calendars are booked with office parties and family gatherings. Most of these gatherings will involve food — and most of it will be served buffet style. Whether you’re hosting or attending one of these parties, make sure to practice good food safety. The Centers for Disease […]