This week seemed a good time to pass along news you can use. One thing I enjoy is scouting out for important information! What I uncovered this week is information that may have been missed. Highlights include health insurance, tax incentives/energy rebates, non-compete agreements, and 2022 tax filing delays for Californian’s impacted under federal disaster […]
Crisis, a term we’ve become very familiar with these days. Reading an article from Chief Executive.net this week opened my eyes to a headline that read, “9 Ways Smart Leaders Never Waste a Crisis”. Yes, the word “crisis” can bring up thoughts of chaos and despair. Might it be possible to find a silver lining
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The famous book, “The Art of War” was written by Sun Tzu in approximately 500 BC. The quote, “Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” is instructive as you begin to decipher the difference between strategy vs. tactics. Strategy and Tactics Defined Strategy defines your long-term
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In the workforce or at home, do you tend to “go solo” or work as a “team”? When thinking about communication, how often do you consider the inherent value of combining your thoughts with others to maximize your results? Let’s consider the power of synergy beginning with defining the word. Merriam Webster defines synergy +
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For anyone who is in business or does business, keeping up with trends can be exciting and daunting! Change is underway at lightening speeds. The issues on my watch list this year and into next year include: Technological; Geo-political / Trade / Regulatory; Financial; Shopping, Selling and Advertising, These issues all come into the picture for
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It’s summertime! In North America we have longer and warmer days. Summer breaks are here and many enjoy time to refresh, recharge and enjoy life. It’s also a great time for learning something new! Do you have a summer reading list? A summer “to learn list”? I read an article from Harvard Business Review recently.
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Brene Brown is a remarkable person. Her studies have taken her down paths of understanding of human nature. It was a reminder today as I participated in a conference that featured her short video segment outlining “empathy vs. sympathy”. This short segment serves as a reminder during those “life moments” when we are unclear how
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Providing perspective from experts is a monthly feature on our Blog. We work with professionals across industries from accounting to taxes, from legal to medical, from financial to insurance. These professionals provide we “laypeople” with the tools and resources to make informed decisions about what is needed for us, today and into the future. It
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In 1775, residents of Great Britain’s 13 North American Colonies and the Colonial Government entered into the American Revolution. France entered into this war in 1778 to help the North American Colonists, turning this into an international conflict. In 1781, with the help of the French, the Colonists forced the British into surrender, although the
Alzheimer’s is the Sixth leading cause of death. Current statistics reveal that one in three seniors will die with the disease. Researchers continue to search for prevention strategies, with funding provided to study the influence of diet, exercise, social and mental stimulation and other factors (age, genetics, environment, lifestyle and coexisting medical conditions) that may
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