On September 11, 2001, I was listening to the radio on my drive to work when the program was interrupted with the breaking news that the first plane had crashed into the first tower in New York. You know well the horrors of that day. The September 11th terrorist attacks are a day that […]
Good Managers Are Prepared For Emergencies Read More »
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). NPM reminds remind us that we all must prepare ourselves, our families, and our businesses now and throughout the year. 2018 Weekly Themes Week 1: Sept 1-8 Make and Practice Your Plan Week 2: Sept 9-15* Learn Life Saving Skills September 15 National Day of Action Week
Prepare Your Business For Emergencies Read More »
Self-care is the practice of taking deliberate action to preserve or improve one’s own health. It is taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress. Self-care is individual. It is a choice to regularly engage in the activities that you require to gain or maintain
September is Self-Care Awareness Month Read More »
Summer is my favorite season – hands down. There is no close second. The perfect temperature for me is 85 degrees combined with bright sunshine. By Labor Day, I am longing for another month or so of hazy, hot, and humid weather. For many, Labor Day signals the “unofficial” end of summer as students
How Do You Commemorate Labor Day? Read More »
On Saturday, August 26th, I visited the George W. Bush Presidential Library in Dallas, TX. Although I didn’t vote for George Bush I felt compelled to visit his library. I recalled that I did not agree with all of his political decisions (I also didn’t agree with all of Barack Obama’s political decisions) but
Who Will Pick Up The Mantle? Read More »
Home and Garden Television (HGTV) has long been one of my favorite television channels. One of my favorite HGTV television shows is ‘Fixer Upper’. Fixer Upper shows the amazing remodeling and design skills of Chip and Joanna Gaines. Chip manages the construction and realty side of Magnolia and Joanna is the designer. The Gaines’
My Visit to The Magnolia Silos Read More »
The mission of The Walt Disney Company is to be one of the world’s leading producers and providers of entertainment and information. Using our portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services and consumer products, we seek to develop the most creative, innovative and profitable entertainment experiences and related products in the world.
Do Managers Need A Personal Mission Statement? Read More »
My answer is yes to the question “can I really grow my business with an internship program”. An internship program can help businesses address several critical challenges including staff turnover, employee disengagement, and the skills gap. An intern works in a company to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification. Most
Help Your Intern Get Hired Read More »
Many employers report difficulty in recruiting and retaining top talent. Some experts claim that the “skills gap” is a major contributor to this worker shortage. One definition of the skills gap is the difference between the skills that employers require to fill vacant positions and those that are available from workers looking for a
18 Things Every Internship Manager Should Do Read More »
Merriam Webster defines diversity as the inclusion of different types of people (such as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization. Diversity has become a “buzz word” in business over the last few years but what does diversity mean to you? I have been successful at building and managing
Strive To Build A Diverse Team Read More »