In some circles, the term “excellence” gets thrown around frequently, either explicitly or implied in phrases like “going to the next level.” Organizational gurus have penned dozens of views on what excellence means, and how to achieve it. (Anyone remember “In Search of Excellence?”) Excellence is a fascinating, important topic (hence all the books), but despite all the books and articles, the topic remains muddy to many. So, I thought I’d share my take on excellence. The first question is … [Read more...] about Becoming Excellent
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Shifting to Conscious Capitalism
Human design assumes that each person desires a life with deeper meaning – a cause. Comparatively, the business blueprint suggests actions that create profit. There is a new way of doing business emerging that is not only transcending what business can be, but also providing a community for the customer that was not previously available. This is called “Conscious Capitalism.” It is business, with a social mission – a mission to create a profitable business while making a positive impact on … [Read more...] about Shifting to Conscious Capitalism
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 difficult for an individual who is coming out of incarceration. And without help, the possibility of recidivism starts to rise. Those being released need a “Fresh Start.” That is exactly what … [Read more...] about Goodwill Helps to Provide a Fresh Start for Ex-Offenders
Furniture Maker Building Life in Prescott
Robert Reynolds has spent half of his life in Colorado and the other half he is spending in Arizona. Lucky Arizona. Reynolds just opened Sidewinder Custom Furniture Gallery in Prescott, where he sells beautiful “live edge” furniture that he makes with his own hands. “What I do is nothing new,” he said. He explains the furniture is made from a rustic slab of native wood, but what makes this furniture unusual and beautiful is that the edges, or the bark part of the tree, stays … [Read more...] about Furniture Maker Building Life in Prescott
Taking Time for Gratitude
Many of us probably don’t think about gratitude all that often in our day-to-day lives. Although most of us will habitually focus on what’s going wrong – the feelings of rejection, the losses, hurts and our imperfections. It’s easy to draw our attention away from what we have and into that dark place of what we don’t have or think we need. Being grateful doesn’t mean we deny what’s wrong or difficult or unfair in our life – gratitude shifts our focus from what our life lacks to the abundance … [Read more...] about Taking Time for Gratitude
2016: A Year to Create the Right Lifestyle for You
The holidays are over and reality is beginning to set back in. While some find themselves in a post-holiday slump, it can also be a time to reflect on the past year and set new goals for the upcoming year. According to a study done by the American Psychological Association, one in five adults succeeded in keeping their New Year’s resolutions. Making and keeping New Year’s resolutions may not always go hand-in-hand and it’s easy to let these resolutions fall to the wayside. Maintaining a … [Read more...] about 2016: A Year to Create the Right Lifestyle for You
Planning for a Retirement That’s Better Than a Vacation
Some people spend more time planning their vacation than they spend planning for retirement. When it comes to retirement, many Americans don’t know where to begin. It is important to have a retirement plan that considers ways to have income for life. Finding the most efficient and beneficial way to address this may impact your lifestyle, your asset accumulation, and your legacy planning after you retire. Satisfying that need for daily income entails first knowing how much you need and when … [Read more...] about Planning for a Retirement That’s Better Than a Vacation
Correct Exercise Technique Delivers Maximum Benefit with Minimal Risk
Exercise is a science. Research gives us more and better information all the time. Still, many of us continue to do exercises we were taught in PE classes as kids – exercises which were once thought to give physical benefit but which could instead cause harm. Andrea Klein is director of preventive medicine and wellness at Yavapai Regional Medical Center. At the hospital’s Pendleton Fitness Centers, she and her staff give their clients guidance on how to do the right kind of exercise – safely … [Read more...] about Correct Exercise Technique Delivers Maximum Benefit with Minimal Risk
Exploring the Seedy Side of Watters Garden Center
The 2016 organic seed has arrived at Watters Garden Center. Each packet is stamped with an official non-GMO seal, insuring that these seeds have not been genetically modified. Make sure to verify a seed’s freshness date, organic status and whether it is genetically modified before you buy your seeds for this spring. If you buy your seed online, there are some precautions that are important to have in mind before hitting the “Buy It Now” button. Make sure to check for seed freshness. Seed … [Read more...] about Exploring the Seedy Side of Watters Garden Center
Students Working to Crack Cold Cases
An envelope sits on the table waiting to be opened. It’s here – the first cold case to be worked by the new American Investigative Society of Cold Cases (AISOCC) University Chapter on the Prescott campus. Fifteen students have 90 days to solve the case using forensic and advanced investigation techniques learned from class and from Security and Intelligence professor, chapter advisor and AISSOC member Dr. J. Michael Bozeman. It just became real. Cold cases are unsolved crimes involving … [Read more...] about Students Working to Crack Cold Cases