Your time is valuable and limited. Your dollars are scarce. Your expertise only goes so far. There comes a time when you have to make the leap and outsource some of the goods and services your company needs. How do you decide when to do something internally and when to outsource it? Here’s my simple, […]
Successful relationships, whether in business or life, depend on the ability of those involved to effectively communicate. The reality, however, is most of us aren’t taught how to communicate with the intention of understanding, building relationships and creating solutions. In business, not listening effectively to others not only causes dysfunction, but also can mean the […]
Most years, September at Mesa County Public Health means gearing up for influenza season and the standard fall flu immunization push. Needless to say, 2020 isn’t like most years. This year, there are two significant respiratory illnesses to consider — flu and COVID-19 — as MCPH works to protect the health of residents. Instead of […]
Certain properties in what are called opportunity zones provide real estate investors with additional tax benefits. Opportunity zones were created under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Opportunity zones spur economic development and job creation in distressed communities by providing tax incentives for investing in businesses operating in those zones. There are more than 8,700 […]
The importance of living a healthy lifestyle isn’t new news — we all know the importance of self-care. But during these challenging times, living a healthy lifestyle has become more difficult for many people. As daily routines changed, so did many of our healthy routines. Since the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, our daily routines […]
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans have taken precautions to stay safe and healthy — wearing face masks and maintaining a safe social distance. There’s been a concerning trend, though, in medical distancing as people cancel, miss or shortchange their health care. Monument Health launched Your Health is Essential to encourage Coloradans […]
Whether you’re working from home by choice or COVID-derived necessity or thinking of making the move to a home-based office, there are a few things I’ve discovered over the course of my 30-year work-from-home career you might find useful. When your commute involves a short hop from the bedroom to the coffee pot to the […]
Most personal trainers will tell you when they encourage their clients to lift more weight or move a little faster, most often those clients can and do. Although holding back is common, good trainers inspire people to give more and, in doing so, discover their potential. Good trainers also recognize when clients can’t do more […]
Every company has team members who hold positions critical to daily operations. While these individuals might fill important roles, they also could contribute to a negative work environment. They might not fully support the company philosophy, objectives and goals. In fact, they could hinder the progress of the organization with their bad attitudes, gossip and […]
Waking up on Jan. 2, I doubt any of us dreamed we’d face the environment we face today, the challenges facing businesses in particular and society as a whole. We’ve faced serious health risks before. And any time people interact, conflicts can arise. Recent events have made it clear, though, of the necessity to realign […]