The commercial real estate market moves fast. Technology allows us to obtain information and act on that information quicker than ever before. Property owners should be prepared. One of the most important things owners should know is the value of their properties. They typically use this information to decide whether to hold or sell. There […]
Each of us travels between two worlds — personal and professional. When there’s purpose, balance and happiness outside of business, people enter the workplace very differently than when this isn’t their reality. Some believe a barrier keeps personal and professional lives separate. But if you step back and take an honest look at your experiences […]
If you believed, like I did, physicians swear to “first, do no harm” when they graduate from medical school, you’d be wrong. Although doctors don’t make that pledge, the idea — not hurting people — is one business leaders should consider. While most leaders would never hurt their employees on purpose, it’s important to recognize […]
We all know maintaining a healthy diet is more than just counting calories. While eating the right amount of food is important to avoid gaining too much weight, the types of food you choose to fuel your body is even more critical. You are what you eat. This saying has been around in some form […]
There are many ways to improve health and fitness, but exercise tops every list. Health clubs offer a healthy option as a place to exercise. Clubs aren’t the only option, however. Other options include exercising outdoors or using your own exercise equipment at home. The best option might be to combine all three. Whether you’re […]
How we define health and the role of public health reflects our community priorities. At Mesa County Public Health, we’ve taken an upstream approach to community health. It’s not uncommon for community members to ask me why Mesa County Public Health is involved in so many issues outside of the delivery of traditional public health […]
Entrepreneurs start businesses to achieve professional, personal and financial independence. They yearn to travel, relax, give back and enjoy their lives as much as possible. They dream of creating greater wealth, freedom and happiness — to control their own destinies. For many, however, this remains only a dream because they lack the mindset, processes and […]
Whether you’re responding to commercial, educational, government or international requests for proposals (RFP) or grant requests for applications (RFA), your success depends on 100 percent compliance. Almost is simply not good enough. Writing a proposal or grant is time-consuming. The effort, time and money aren’t recoverable as costs under your proposal or grant. They’re overhead costs […]
New research confirms what dog lovers have known all along: Your dog is trying to tell you something. Behaviorists say that what your dog does with his face, body and tail communicates a lot about how your dog feels or what they experience in a given situation. Observing and learning these behaviors will not only […]
What if you had to take a pop quiz that included this question: What is the No. 1 public health crisis we face today? Which answer would you choose? A. poor nutrition. B. lack of exercise. C. loneliness. Most people would likely pick A or B — and for good reasons. Poor nutrition and lack […]