My friends and I were discussing self-driving cars, and the issue of pedestrian safety was raised. If a driver of a self-driving car is not paying attention and a pedestrian darts in front of the car and is hit who is responsible. We talked about the need for pedestrians to take some responsibility for their […]
The phrase “good leader” may be subjective, but if you’ve worked for a “good” leader or a “bad” leader, you definitely know the difference. If you’re ready to take the next step in your entrepreneurial endeavors and are determined to be a good or great leader, what do you need to do? Your first step… […]
The Nutritional Deficiency & Mental Health Connection By Karen Mayo The way we eat matters. Whether we admit it or not, food affects our mental, physical and emotional well-being. But eating isn’t just about counting calories or eliminating fats or carbohydrates, rather it’s about understanding the scientific effects food has in our bodies and the […]
Simple visual prompts can help you better navigate your interactions with colleagues and family members this Holiday Season. Why not consider using a simple tool that use everyday? Use your fork. Yes, indeed. Yes indeed. I started to think about how this simple, elegant tool can provide some timely lessons during my post-Thanksgiving Day commute to […]
Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Will You Focus On the Year-End Rush? The holiday season plus year-end for business puts tremendous stress on many, requiring a keen focus on the year-end rush. Otherwise, we can trap ourselves in endless personal tasks that waste time spent wisely and decrease the […]
We saw quite the spectacle on the third day of our fly fishing escapade on the mighty Missouri River. Two revelers, clearly having started their party brightly and early, were making quite the ruckus on the boat ramp. One of our newfound friends was clutching an almost empty wine bottle as if it were a […]
When I work with family businesses to explore exit options, the conversation always comes around to value. That’s what buyers want – transferrable value. The transition to value-based is not easy. Emotions run high as the business grapples with changing the business model that was more than just a source of income; it was a […]
25-Day Gratitude Challenge: Cultivate a Positive Mindset and Boost Your Happiness Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed out? Are you constantly dwelling on the negative aspects of your life? If so, the 25-Day Gratitude Challenge might be just what you need. This challenge is designed to help you shift your focus to the positive aspects […]
Image credit Business efficiency comes in many different forms. Finding that sweet spot for improving what you do and making operations run faster and smoother without dropping the ball can elevate your business and help drive results. Efficiency means simply making things work better, reducing wasted time and process and getting better restful. Inefficiency leads […]
“I just wonder how individuals deal with getting discharged from Hospice because the patient didn’t decline quickly enough for Medicare?” is a question I received recently– and it’s not the first one of its kind I’ve received. Why is the patient being discharged, you ask? Is it because the patient just didn’t decline as rapidly […]