Each month, I search for the newest topics in health and fitness about which to write. I also get to share my passion for working at Crossroads Fitness. Sometimes I write about nutrition, motivation or exercise tips. But this month, I’d like to share my personal story. My goal is to motivate some and inspire […]
If you’d like to purchase commercial real estate without a big cash outlay, a loan guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration could be the way to go. The benefits are many and include improved cash flow and future equity gains. While there are many choices available when it comes to commercial real estate financing, […]
As the first month of a new year gives way to the second, many resolutions disappear. Why are we so eager and confident when we write down our goals, yet so easily and quickly revert to our old ways? One reason this happens is the version of our self that sets goals, the planner, overestimates […]
Change is a reality in business, whether we want it or not. Business environments change. Economies change. Team dynamics change. Technology changes rapidly. Life in general is about change. If we habitually resist change, we limit the potential of all that is available to us professionally and personally. A primary reason many people avoid change […]
Regardless of the size of the organization you work with or your title, leadership either creates exceptional teams or divides employees. As a leader, it’s up to you which legacy you leave behind. Extraordinary leaders understand diversity in team members creates opportunities to succeed. Crucial business decisions come from collaboration with those with which you […]
We live in a toxic world. Each year, more than 5 billion pounds of pollutants are released into the environment in which we breathe, eat and live. Moreover, lifestyles that include unhealthy foods, inadequate exercise and sleep and financial woes lead to stress hormones that can wreak havoc on our bodies and digestive systems. If […]
For most business owners and employees, their most valuable asset isn’t their houses or investments or 401(k) plans, but rather their ability to earn income. So what happens if the ability to earn an income is temporarily lost? Maybe you provide a limited number of paid sick days, but those are generally very limited. Maybe […]
Capability and self-confidence expands, remains static or contracts depending on whether or not individuals receive the stimulation they need to grow and develop. The phrase “I’m in a rut” is born of an individual’s languishing potential. Businesses, owners and team members get in ruts, too. This must be overcome to expand potential and achieve success. […]
It’s estimated that on a typical day, 44 percent of adults in the United States eat at a restaurant. The National Restaurant Association projected overall sales hit a record $863 billion in 2019. Clearly, most of us love going out to eat. Yet, few of us understand the inner workings of food safety. Foodborne illness […]
A new year is nearly upon us. While it’s natural to wonder about what that new year will bring, there seem to be more questions than answers. Who would have thought 20 years ago the Grand Valley would have four strong hospitals all managing, for the most part, to stay out of each other’s way? […]