If you’ve ever been in a situation in which a person in a position of leadership was irrational or verbally abusive and didn’t listen, you understand leadership is about actions, not titles. When a so-called leader adds to the dysfunction of a situation rather than contributing to its improvement, leadership is damaged and even destroyed. […]
Comedian Rodney Dangerfield famously complained: “I don’t get no respect.” According to a recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board, Dangerfield shouldn’t expect respect in the workplace, either. In May, an NLRB administrative law judge rejected a Starbucks policy requiring respectful communication in the workplace because enforcement of the policy chilled employees’ rights to […]
Recruiting for highly specialized roles in areas where talent pools run shallow presents challenges. While traditional job boards like Indeed can be helpful, they might not always offer the most effective or efficient solutions. LinkedIn can be a game changer, though. Its advanced search features allow recruiters to narrow down their searches to professionals with […]
There are two ways to view marketplace competition. You can focus on others in your sector and take yourself and your company away from the success and happiness you desire. Or you can turn your attention toward your own company and your path to being the best you can be. The second choice offers a […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration guarantees several types of business loans, including 504 loans providing long-term fixed rate financing of up to $5.5 million for major fixed assets. Before going into the basics of SBA 504 loans, it’s important to understand the SBA rarely issues loans. Instead, the federal agency provides guarantees based on the […]
Integrating rural innovation within global economic strategies offers transformational power to foster robust growth. Economic development, geopolitics and rural ingenuity all play a role. Geopolitical strategies and economic development are deeply intertwined, each shaping the landscape of the other. Geopolitics, the art of navigating power and geography, intersects significantly with economic development and the process […]
While I’ve written extensively about the numerous benefits of servant leadership, I’m compelled to also share some of the challenges leaders face after they move away from command and control and toward servant leadership. On the one hand, to become a true servant leader, one must have the ability, experience, patience and willingness to actively […]
Vacations, long car trips and busy schedules can disrupt fitness routines. Whether traveling by car or plane, staying in hotels or with family, you can keep fitness a part of each day. Here are a few tips to make your vacation fitness friendly. Sitting in a car for a few hours or many hours a […]
It will soon be time for swimming pools and splash pads to once again open for the season. These facilities are synonymous with summer fun in our community. In preparation, Healthy and Safe Swimming Week is celebrated every year in May. The team at Mesa County Public Health wants your employees and their families to […]
As daylight lengthens and nature bursts back to life, the real estate market also enters a period of heightened activity during the spring and summer months. For both home sellers and buyers, this seasonal shift brings forth a multitude of benefits, making it an opportune time to engage in the buying or selling process. The […]