Boxer Mike Tyson once said: “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” For many, 2020 was that punch. I’m a planner. I like to organize and work out the details. It’s comforting. But if the past year has taught me anything, it’s that plans go sideways. And if you own a […]
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has amended like-kind exchange regulations to add a definition of real property and limit section 1031 treatment to like-kind exchanges of real property. The final regulations include a rule addressing a taxpayer’s receipt of personal property incidental to the real property the taxpayer receives in an otherwise qualifying like-kind exchange. […]
Your New Year’s resolutions likely will include weight loss. Given the year we’ve had, it’s understandable weight loss will be an even more common goal than usual. You might think it’s easy to jump in on Jan. 1. Perhaps you feel excited, motivated and committed. Even with the best plans, weight loss constitutes a difficult […]
It’s been almost a year since business and leisure travel changed dramatically in the wake of a pandemic. I took my first flight in 11 months in early December, and have a few tips to share as more people resume some level of flying in 2021. Avoid business travel during the holidays. Schedule business trips […]
Business leaders focused on moving their companies to ever higher levels of efficiency, effectiveness, profitability and success constantly look for ways to improve their business models. This requires an awareness of what is — and isn’t — working in daily operations. There’s a potential pitfall if leaders fixate on what’s wrong at the expense of […]
Our skin is our largest organ and endures the most exposure to the elements. Living in a dry climate creates special challenges. The sun, wind and dry air can wreak havoc on our skin. Achieving healthy skin begins on the inside. But using high-quality topical skin care products without harmful ingredients is essential as well. […]
If you really want to impress your clients and referral sources, make an end-of-the-year resolution to underpromise and overdeliver. This simple goal serves many purposes. First, you’ll stay out of trouble from overcommitting. Second, you’ll impress clients and referral sources by showing them you’re a valuable and reliable part of their team. If you’re estimating […]
Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) shares the many ways we work across sectors and with community partners to improve health outcomes and the overall quality of life for residents. Still, the connection with such economic development partners as the Grand Junction Economic Partnership and local chambers of commerce might not have been obvious. The coronavirus […]
I pointed out in my previous column the problems with bringing personal baggage to work. I described how even long-term top performers can stumble and fall when they’re unable to effectively manage personal issues in the workplace. I also elaborated on the domino effect these uncontrolled issues can have on other team members, workplace culture, […]
The year 2020 might hold the record for spawning the greatest number of articles suggesting ways to build resilience. “Meditate,” the articles advise. “Think positive.” “Practice self-compassion.” “Just breathe.” No one could argue that’s solid advice. Resilience — the ability to bounce back from challenges — is a skill we can practice, polish and benefit […]