Building a Legacy
Today is a good time to think about the future, because if for no other reason than that is where we will all live someday. And today I’d like to talk about the past, the present, and the future using...
View ArticleChoose Marty’s Path
Last weekend I attended the district conference for Rotary clubs that stretch from Thunder Bay, Canada westward 1700 miles to Dickinson, N.D., the largest district in the world of Rotary International....
View ArticleStart the Success Habit Now
Have you ever heard yourself utter the word “someday?” For example, “someday when life slows down I’ll focus on my passion.” Or “someday when the kids are grown we will travel the world.” If you have,...
View ArticleMindfulness
Remember the days when summer seemed to stretch ahead of you like a blank canvass waiting to be filled with adventures and magical moments? Childhood summers were a time to slow down, relax, and enjoy...
View ArticleUnderstanding a Foreign Accent
“I’m sorry, can you say that one more time?” This can be an embarrassing question to have to ask over and over. Talking over the phone with someone whose accent is difficult for you to understand...
View ArticleProtecting Your Employees from Workplace Violence
Have you or any of your friends or family ever experienced violence while at work? To help answer this question a definition can be helpful. One I often use when talking about violence in the workplace...
View ArticleFor What It’s Worth
Three and one-half months ago, my wife Debbie and I moved into our newly-built home, a perfect combination for a “country boy” and a “city girl.” We say “we built it” because we initiated the process...
View ArticleGive Yourself the Gift of Presence This Holiday Season
By Denise Hellekson, Clinical Associate, The Village Business Institute Well, Thanksgiving is over, Black Friday has come and gone, and the beginning of the holiday season is upon us. I love the...
View ArticleGive Yourself The Gift Of Presence This Holiday Season
By Denise Hellekson Well, Thanksgiving is over, Black Friday has come and gone, and the beginning of the holiday season is upon us. I love the holiday season; Bing, Andy, and Frank serenading me with...
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It’s Time To Invest In Ourselves
By Robert Jones EAP Trainer, The Village Business Institute It seems like I often respond to the question, “How are you doing?” with the word “stressed.” A lot of us would probably answer the same way....
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