Over the last few months, I have received wonderful comments and feedback on my columns that have dealt with taking care of employees and doing things like writing notes, holding one-on-ones, and doing a better job of communicating. That being said, I still haven’t convinced everyone yet. In the … [Read more...] about ‘I Quit Because My Scissors Are Broken’
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Property Zoning Makes a Difference
All major development projects are not alike. Some projects come before City Council and have a lot of public input, for and against. We have hours-long Council meetings about traffic and the neighborhood impact, design, lighting, etc. But other significant developments do not come before Council … [Read more...] about Property Zoning Makes a Difference
Smoking and Your Oral Health
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Smoking cigarettes or other tobacco products is harmful to your mouth, including your teeth and gums, and can be deadly. Each year, about 443,000 people die prematurely due to smoking or exposure to second hand smoke, and 8.6 … [Read more...] about Smoking and Your Oral Health
Exchange Pub Transforming Into Internet Café with Starbucks Beverages
Keeping with tradition while accommodating today’s lifestyles, the Weatherford Hotel’s Exchange Pub is becoming a contemporary, yet cozy, coffee house that proudly serves Starbucks daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Post-holiday shoppers can soak in the charm and comfort of the historic Weatherford … [Read more...] about Exchange Pub Transforming Into Internet Café with Starbucks Beverages
Landlords Need to Know Their Tenants
I remember the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, as if it were yesterday. I believe that to be true for most of us. Things changed in our country after 9/11, from security checks at airports to the questions banks asked of us when we opened new accounts, to the information required to apply for a loan. The … [Read more...] about Landlords Need to Know Their Tenants
Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis
We humans often take our bones for granted, but bones are actually living, growing tissue. Our bones are made up of connective tissue, one of the four basic types of human tissue. In addition to giving our bodies structure and protection, bones make red blood cells, which supply proteins and oxygen … [Read more...] about Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis
Six for 2016
Here we are, at the beginning of another year. 2015 was eventful, but I’d be hard-pressed to think of an uneventful year. While we don’t know what 2016 will bring, I know a few things I’d like to see in the New Year. Since I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions, I decided to simply describe what I … [Read more...] about Six for 2016
Goodwill Helps to Provide a Fresh Start for Ex-Offenders
For many who have served their sentences and are leaving jail or prison, the challenges begin the moment they step through the guarded gates and into freedom. Finding a home, finding a job, even getting the identification documents you need to transition back into society can prove to be highly … [Read more...] about Goodwill Helps to Provide a Fresh Start for Ex-Offenders
Don’t You Know Who I Am?
Because we are starting a new year, the idea of New Year’s resolutions comes to mind. Just this week, someone sent me an email and asked if businesses should have New Year’s resolutions just like individuals do. While I have never done this for my companies (with the exception of a financial plan … [Read more...] about Don’t You Know Who I Am?
Flagstaff Real Estate: 2015 Review and 2016 Outlook
Flagstaff real estate experienced a healthy 2015, and 2016 is predicted to continue that upward trend. Let’s take a look at what happened in 2015. The source for the information provided below is the Northern Arizona Multiple Listing Service and is specific to zip codes 86001, 86004 and 86005. At … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Real Estate: 2015 Review and 2016 Outlook