The Food and Drug Administration has decided that food manufacturers can keep using phthalates, a class of toxic chemicals, in food packaging and food production equipment. It disregarded requests from health and environmental advocates to reconsider that decision based on evidence that phthalates in food are harmful to health. Safer substitutes for these chemicals are […]
This past week, my family had a very unexpected death. It is amazing how much difference two hours can make. After going through many emotions, sleepless nights, and anger, I realize that there is so much to be appreciative of, and to grieve. There is a relationship to grieve. While the soul is gone from […]
It’s not uncommon to wake up one day feeling like it’s time to make a change in your career. Or, maybe you’ve been feeling this way for a while. Job hopping is not uncommon at any age. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says that workers age 18 to 54 hold an average of 11.7 […]
Improvement and Innovation Over my thirty-seven years as a change consultant, I worked on a lot of improvement and innovation projects. These are similar but different methodologies. The people who work on these methodologies tend to focus on the differences. Improvement often makes an existing product or process better, whereas innovation tends to invent new […]
In the world of business, progress is often synonymous with evolution. Just as nature goes through cycles of growth, so too must our enterprises undergo transformations to stay relevant and profitable. One of the most effective ways to initiate this transformative process is by metaphorically “cleaning house.” By reassessing, decluttering, and streamlining your business operations, […]
We’re back with another live show from Austin, TX! Listen on livestream at 5pm CT/6pm ET…3pm PT, or any time after on podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! We’ll be joined from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico by Certified Holistic Health Coach, Marcella Castellanos, to discuss how energy healing can help people […]
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Newly diagnosed diabetes patients have a lot to learn and manage. And it’s not always easy. Along with paying close attention to your diet and exercise, you must test and monitor your blood sugar (glucose) levels at home. But, how do you know which type of testing to use? Read our tips for newly diagnosed […]
What would you rather have, information or results? To build my email list years ago I gave away copies of my award-winning, best-selling book, Wealth On Any Income. It had already been translated into eight languages. I gave away 300 copies and what I later discovered is that only one person read the book. What […]
My thanks to my cousin Irene for this and she received it from Karen The telephone rang. It was a call from his mother. He answered it and his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.” Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering […]
