Reviewing the most recent data showing that two of three American adults don’t have a will, it was time to dig deeper. Alas, there was no mention about the practical aspects of life. The data revealed information about ages and reasons “why people had not” drafted up a will, yet there was nothing covering our […]
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Family Caregivers Month is here! November is the month where we take time to recognize and give praise and support to ALL people who dedicate their time, often unpaid, caring for a family member in need. As the holiday season is right around the corner, it is important that we show our appreciation for those
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Heads up – October 21st is International Shake Out day! Earthquakes aren’t just in California. For those interested in earthquakes, the USGS provides information here: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/browse/significant.php In 2021, there have been significant earthquakes in Hawaii, Alaska, South Carolina, Maryland, Nebraska, California and various places around the world. Learning about earthquakes and preparing for them in
Fraud and data breaches are back in the news with the recent Marriott breach that hit the news this week. During the holidays, it is estimated that fraud attempts increase 30%. Fraud protection is a way of life and as the holidays approach, be especially vigilant with these tips. 1. Keep a close eye on
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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.
Communication is a something we do everyday. We chit chat. We talk. We listen. All of this can occur in casual circumstances, in business settings and at times in formal settings. Let’s consider for a minute the differences between listening and hearing. The sentences below contain both listen and hear and shows the contrast: I listened
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Teams – when you think of a team, what do you think of? Sports? Work? Health? If I were to ask you about your personal team, what would your response be? We’re going to focus on what you can concentrate on starting today to plan for and assess what you have in place for you
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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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Have you ever been the one who has been the “go to” person for another when they were admitted to a hospital? Have you ever needed help from someone when you were in the hospital? Today we’ll discuss “Care” – for you or by you. If you haven’t experienced this role as yet, you may
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Social Security – a term we’ve all heard, a program we pay into and a source of income when we retire. Looking back into history tells us that although Social Security did not really arrive in America until 1935, there was one important precursor, that offered something we could recognize as a social security program,
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