Are you nearing retirement? Thinking about what to do with the business you worked so hard to build? If so, you face some important questions: Does anyone in your family want to take over the business? Are they qualified in terms of capabilities or licenses? Should you sell to a third party? Should you let […]
Even as the United States grapples with internal divisions over allowing more foreign workers into the country, global rivals take proactive measures by lowering immigration barriers to address labor shortages. Actions taken by several wealthy nations to open their borders wider in response to shifting labor dynamics directly affects economic development. The immediate catalyst for […]
Leadership constitutes such an important topic I’ve split this column into two parts. This month I’ll examine whether or not leaders should change their leadership styles. Next month I’ll conclude with my take on situational ethics. The question of whether or not leaders should change their leadership styles is a rhetorical one. The answer is […]
Understanding your unique personality helps you enjoy success in your career, your relationships and even your fitness. Physical activity is an expression of personal choices and comfort. Health and fitness goals are easier to achieve when they fall into your natural style. Identifying activities you enjoy makes it easier to reach fitness goals. Performing activities […]
After more than three years, the national public health emergency for COVID-19 is scheduled to officially end on May 11. Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is grateful for community support from residents and local businesses as we navigated this historic pandemic together. Our team is looking ahead to the next steps. “We have learned a […]
I recently participated in a panel presentation at the Colorado Real Estate Journal Commercial Real Estate Forecast & Expo. Brendan Matthias of FirstBank of the Roaring Fork Valley moderated a 45-minute question-and-answer session that also featured John Renfrow of Renfrow Realty in Montrose, Jack Wolfe of LIV Sotheby’s International Realty in Breckenridge and Ronald Wendler […]
I begin this column with deep gratitude for all who served — and continue to serve — our country. Your sacrifices and those of your families have preserved our freedoms. Veterans bring a unique set of skills and experiences to the work place. Unfortunately, many veterans face challenges in transitioning from military service to civilian […]
Have you ever heard the term “fully burdened rate” and wondered what it meant? Let’s look at hourly billing rates and see what should be included — along with what’s too often left out. You know what you pay your employees and yourself. But those amounts don’t constitute the full cost of doing business. In […]
There are two common responses to 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 keep your attention on your company and your path to becoming the best you can be. The second response offers a self-disciplined […]
Many organizations experience what employment attorney Jillian Cutler describes as flexibility fatigue. Speaking at a conference of the American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law in November, Cutler said exasperated managers demand more boundaries and structure to remote and hybrid work. Many organizations that gave greater freedom to telecommuters during the COVID-19 pandemic […]