There’s clear evidence growth in commercial real estate activity in the United States is starting to slow. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors written by Nadia Evangelou, senior economist and director of forecasting, detailed the situation: “After the strong rebound for the U.S. economy in 2021, growth in 2022 has slowed in […]
When customers like — or better yet — love your business, they give you their patronage and share their glowing recommendations. Business owners who want to create enterprises that survive challenging times and thrive in easy times should endeavor to create raving fans of their customers. Over the past two plus years, I’ve encountered business […]
As the holiday season approaches, employers across the Grand Valley start thinking about annual staff gatherings. There are steps to take to ensure employees can gather safely to celebrate the successes of the past year. Now is the time to prepare for holiday gatherings and do what you can to remain as safe as possible. […]
The commercial real estate market in Western Colorado has begun to show signs of slowing. But thanks to a strong start at the beginning of the year, activity during 2022 remains robust overall. The year began with several high dollar sales, including the $6.9 million sale of the D Road Mini Storage, $5 million sale […]
A silent war pitting quiet quitting against quiet firing rages on in the workplace. What are the catalysts for this behavior? The relationship isn’t always direct and could serve as an endless, tiring and unproductive feedback loop between employers and employees. We’re all aware of the increased buzz around quiet quitting. Workers do only enough […]
Perhaps you’ve decided the simple data collection applications to monitor employee activities I mentioned in my last column aren’t sufficient. You want to take the next step. What might that step be? Implementing the dreaded bossware. What is bossware? The term means different things to different people, but essentially it’s software enabling managers to track […]
As I drove south on U.S. Highway 50 and 550 recently, I noticed a series of signs advising me to check my tires and asking whether I was ready for winter. Of course, being physically and emotionally prepared for winter are different subjects. Employers must prepare for winter, too. This column will cover a few […]
Since the 2022 holiday season is nearly upon us, I wanted to share an excerpt from a recent news release from the International Council of Shopping Centers about expectations for spending. “Shoppers expect to increase their spending in the 2022 holiday season by 6.7 percent, driven by an increased focus on deals and promotions, an […]
My mother’s words from childhood still resonate in my head. “Stand up tall. Don’t slouch.” She was right, of course. There are physical and emotional benefits to maintaining good posture. Moreover, our posture says more about us than we might think. Simply put, posture refers to the body’s alignment. As with any habit, it takes […]
James Bond “Jim” Stockdale was the most senior naval officer held captive during the Vietnam War. While commander of Carrier Air Wing 16, Admiral Stockdale’s A-4 Skyhawk was shot down over North Vietnam on Sept, 9, 1965. After surviving ejection from his aircraft, Stockdale was captured and became a prisoner of war. He remained […]