April is National Earthquake Preparedness Month. On Monday, April 14th, Southern California had a wake-up call. The MyShake app went off 2-3 seconds before the 5.2 quake on the Elsinore fault struck. FYI, the MyShake app is an earthquake early warning for residents of California, Oregon, and Washington. Here is the link to learn more: […]
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Today is a good day to talk about practice drills. Before I begin, Veterans Day is on my mind. A big thank you to veterans and their families who have served ❣️ Back to practice drills 😉 They are used in the military, in schools, for sports teams, in work environments, in preparation for natural
September is preparedness month. And with the month we’re having, it’s a good time to review the basics. Hurricane Fiona caused devastation from Puerto Rico to Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. Tropical Storm Ian’s formation has necessitated a state wide emergency declaration as they wait to determine the expected hurricane’s impact within the
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Way back before “contingency plans” were discussed, my attention was drawn to the need to have an understanding of what a team member did, due to serious illness. My creation of “step-in readiness” was born! It’s funny now to look back at those times and see how it impacted my business life and personal life.
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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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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Contingencies are a topic near and dear to my heart. Why is a deeply personal reason. Because it is so much easier to think about, plan for and practice for when we are not immersed in a crisis situation. After 1st hand experience at home and work, if given a choice, I choose advanced preparation 100
Fast Company posted an article this month that caught my eye about leadership. Leadership is defined many ways by many people. How you define it will influence you, your actions and your life. Working with individuals and businesses, I’ve experienced various leadership styles along the way. When Fast Company posted their article, “4 Ways to
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How do we know where we are going, if we’ve yet to map it out? A road map helps us see where we are and map out where we are going. In 2018, you’ll receive weekly emails from us highlighting topics and issues of interest and impact to living our day to day lives at
We’ve seen much over the past weeks that lend consideration to “expecting the unexpected”. Situations beyond our control stretch us beyond our comfort zones. We are faced with unfamiliar circumstances and see the best in people/humanity or are stunned by dismal reactions. How might we be ready to be ready? Let’s start small. IF we
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