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Sleep Well, Lead Better

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 14, 2018 | Comments Off on Sleep Well, Lead Better

  Sleep Well, Lead Better by Christopher M. Barnes How much sleep do you get each night? Most of us know that eight hours is the recommended amount, but with work, family, and social commitments often consuming more than 16 hours of the day, it can seem impossible to make the math work. Perhaps you […]

Self-Care Is A Universal Challenge

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 12, 2018 | Comments Off on Self-Care Is A Universal Challenge

  Stress can be positive or negative. It is a normal reaction the body has when changes occur. It is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. The body can respond to these changes physically, mentally, or emotionally. Stress can save your life in an emergency or become motivation to […]

Good Managers Are Prepared For Emergencies

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 10, 2018 | Comments Off on Good Managers Are Prepared For Emergencies

  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 […]

Prepare Your Business For Emergencies

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 7, 2018 | Comments Off on Prepare Your Business For Emergencies

  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 […]

September is Self-Care Awareness Month

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 5, 2018 | Comments Off on September is Self-Care Awareness Month

  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 […]

How Do You Commemorate Labor Day?

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 3, 2018 | Comments Off on How Do You Commemorate Labor Day?

  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 […]

Who Will Pick Up The Mantle?

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 31, 2018 | Comments Off on Who Will Pick Up The Mantle?

  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 […]

My Visit to The Magnolia Silos

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 29, 2018 | Comments Off on My Visit to The Magnolia Silos

  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’ […]

Do Managers Need A Personal Mission Statement?

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 27, 2018 | Comments Off on Do Managers Need A Personal Mission Statement?

  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.   […]