Great leaders inspire others to follow them. Indeed, many characteristics define great leadership, but if you’re wondering what makes people follow you, here are the most critical factors you need to know. Trust Trust is the foundation of any well-developed relationship, including your relationship with your team. Your team needs to be able to trust you if they’re to follow your directives. Therefore, cultivating a high level of trust enables you to create a work culture that is highly … [Read more...] about What Makes People Follow You?
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What to Know About Monsoon Damage
Hi readers – welcome to another edition of At Home with Tom and Sandy. We are here to give you the inside scoop on real estate, the construction industry, what’s up, what’s down, what’s hot and what’s not. We’ll share real estate stats, home prices, building permit numbers, construction pointers and give you hints on renovations that will give you a return on your investment. We will talk about products, how to take care of your home and so much more. As we all know there is a plethora of … [Read more...] about What to Know About Monsoon Damage
Setting Realistic Expectations as Your New Pet Adjusts
Some people think when they adopt a new dog or cat and bring it home it’s going to be like a Hallmark movie, and the pet will fit in right away. Sometimes they do and sometimes they don’t! One of the hardest things is seeing a dog or cat be adopted and so happy to go home and then one or two days later, it is brought back because it “wasn’t what we expected” or “it didn’t fit in.” It can take up to three months for pets to feel like they are home. That’s why it’s so important to remember the … [Read more...] about Setting Realistic Expectations as Your New Pet Adjusts
Let There Be Quiche
My Grandma Betty Scardine was my family cooking instructor. I would watch her every move as she would shift from the upstairs and basement kitchens. I loved how she took the simplest ingredients and created wonderful dishes and culinary memories. I can recall watching Julia Child, the famous American cooking teacher from France. I loved how she created the most amazing dishes and introduced the French cooking techniques as I watched her on the family television. Her skillful and often comical … [Read more...] about Let There Be Quiche
Home Modifications Can Help Seniors as They Age
Sandy: Summertime, summertime, sum-sum-summertime! Warm then hot then blistering hot and hotter. And let the monsoons pour! Tom: Sounds counterintuitive, but I agree. Let’s hope the monsoons, as our summer rains are known, make a long-lasting appearance this year. Sandy: Everything is so dry. This might be a good time to remind our readers about being firewise. To our readers, please check with our local fire departments to find out what the fire regulations are. And when towing a … [Read more...] about Home Modifications Can Help Seniors as They Age
Hello to Online Pre-Registration for Medical Appointments
"Smart buildings” use technology to share information between the building’s systems. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), for example, know what’s happening with the security and lighting systems. And the other way around, too. So, what would you call a building that uses both smart digital solutions and low-tech patient-friendly features? The team at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) calls it the Health and Wellness Center. Due to open in late 2021 on … [Read more...] about Hello to Online Pre-Registration for Medical Appointments
Characteristics of Successful Teams
Most industry-leading businesses get to where they are because of successful teams. Each business needs to have a cohesive, high-performing team to stay ahead of the competition. But, what makes a team successful? There are some obvious characteristics that you can find across all successful teams. These include adaptability, collaboration, strong communication, empathy and mutual respect. Here are the characteristics in detail. Strong Communication Members of successful teams … [Read more...] about Characteristics of Successful Teams
Knowing the Raw Facts about Pets
You are pushing a cart through the supermarket, past the endless rows and aisles of food options. The great privilege of living in a first world economy comes with a downside, though: how do you decide what to eat? More importantly, what is healthy for you to eat? The endless barrage of new diet trends and fads is overwhelming. The endcaps of your local supermarket constantly being swapped out to follow the latest food trends are a constant reminder that you need to eat healthier – but can they … [Read more...] about Knowing the Raw Facts about Pets
Are People with HIV More at Risk for COVID?
About 40 years ago, a new illness appeared, and because it was spreading like wildfire through the male gay community, it was dubbed the “gay cancer.” As the pandemic took life after life, the medical/scientific communities fought to understand it and how to stop it. After countless hours of research, advocacy, blood, sweat and tears, advances were made in medicine, and today, contracting HIV is no longer a death sentence. Untreated, it is still a potentially life-threatening virus, but thanks … [Read more...] about Are People with HIV More at Risk for COVID?
West Yavapai Guidance Clinic Announces New Name: Polara Health
There’s a new star on the horizon. Since 1966, the people of West Yavapai Guidance Clinic have walked alongside community friends and families as they journey toward strong mental health and behavioral health wellness. During the rebranding process, they were fortunate that the Taproot Foundation agreed to support the project. Taproot partners non-profit organizations like Polara Health with experts who provide their services pro bono. As a result, they worked with an amazing designer, Troy … [Read more...] about West Yavapai Guidance Clinic Announces New Name: Polara Health