It’s hard to accurately measure the profound impact of supportive relationships on creativity and innovation. However, by examining the roles of friendships, mentorships, and partnerships, we uncover how these connections provide the essential emotional and intellectual encouragement needed for creative thinking. We can keep our eyes open for the right type of relationships that give […]
Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Recruiting Strategies to Hire Top Talent for Business Growth Today’s cutthroat employment market makes it harder to find and hire top talent. Companies need to use creative and strategic approaches to stay ahead of the curve, specifically for the two following reasons: The speed […]
First Love My first girlfriend was named Coke, not what you’re thinking. We weren’t fifteen year-old white powder fiends. Her real name was Carolyn. The nickname came from her first attempts at saying her name, but it stuck and she introduced herself, “Hi my name is Carolyn, but I’m called Coke.” We hung out after […]
By Jerry Zezima How many newspaper columnists does it take to change a lightbulb? If the columnist is yours truly, the answer is zero. That’s why, after proving to be too dim to perform this simple task, I gave up and called Kevin the Electrician. Kevin had been over recently to help install our new […]
A leader is only as strong as the team behind them. This adage has never rung truer than in today’s complex and rapidly changing business landscape. In a world characterized by ambiguity, uncertainty, volatility, and complexity (often referred to as VUCA), the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop others is no longer a luxury but […]
When you or a loved one has a stroke, you face a journey of challenges. Strokes can leave survivors with weakness, pain, swallowing difficulties, and other physical symptoms. Additionally, strokes can also affect how stroke survivors use their brains to talk, read, write, learn, understand, and remember. However, you should not lose hope, because stroke […]
We all enjoy traveling because it is one of the few activities that enable us to discover new places and make lifelong memories. But only a few of the destinations are worth the hype. In reality, many well-known U.S. tourist sites are rated higher but frequently disappoint visitors. So, we have gathered together the names […]
Yesterday I was talking aobut learing a new skill and how it helps your brain at any age. Today I want to highlight my grandson and brother. My 13-year-old grandson, is an elite athlete in slopestyle skiing, a sport that involves tricks, jumps, and terrain park features like rails, boxes, and jibs. To stay on […]
I’ve written about the lovely and historic Newlin Grist Mill a couple times before. Last year, I had the opportunity to tour the Mill with the Executive Director, Tony Shahan. I had hoped to write a blog post on the extensive renovations being conducted at the Mill — not only stormwater management projects but some […]
Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How to Use Data to Grow Your Business If you are hoping to give your business the best possible chance of a good future, there are many potential approaches that you may want to consider. In addition to consistently retaining an authentic brand identity, some options […]
