“Why update my website when I have plenty of business and it’s all from word of mouth?” Obviously, you are doing a lot of things right – now. But what we’re talking about is building long term sustainable value in to your company! Let’s look at that idea: 1. “Long Term” It’s admirable that you […]
Emotional Intelligence: What’s all the hype? by Kelsey Ashton, Jefferson County Public Library
Practicing emotional intelligence (EI) in the workplace enhances communication and collaboration. This in turn strengthens our ability to meet deadlines and expectations. Exercising EI also helps to motivate others and assists in conflict recognition and resolution. By definition, emotional intelligence is how well we manage and understand our emotions and the emotions of others. According […]
Can Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Keep You Healthy This Winter by Lisa Lowe, LLC., Life Long Acupuncture
A question we encounter regularly this time of year: “Can Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture help with cold and flu season? The resounding answer is “absolutely”. Acupuncture is able to stimulate the immune system, providing protection against the ubiquitous cold & flu viruses that lurk in classrooms, homes and public places. Common symptoms include headache, cough, sore throat, […]
Leading with Confidence by Kelsey Ashton, Jefferson County Public Library
Leadership and management are closely interconnected. You can, however, be a leader at your organization without being a manager. Similarly, just because you manage people or resources doesn’t necessarily make you an effective leader. Why should we care about developing a culture of leadership? To be a leader is to influence and motivate people towards […]
Willpower is a Myth. Try this Power Instead by Amber Stevens, Amber Stevens LLC.
Willpower. Sounds like something a super hero should have: Superman has Super powers; Spiderman has “Spidey” sense; and Grocery Shopping Woman has Willpower! It seems that willpower is so strong and elusive that most of us simply do not have it. “Tried that new diet, but I just didn’t have the willpower.” “I was going […]
CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin Counties by Mallory Hastings, CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin Counties
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties (CASA Jeffco/Gilpin) works to ensure children who suffer abuse and neglect, be it physical or emotional, are safe. Our volunteer advocates are the eyes and ears of the court and the voice of the child in these court cases. CASA Jeffco/Gilpin has served 3,204 children over […]
Nonprofits and Corporations: Creating Effective Partnerships by Lisa Schlarbaum, Hope House of Colorado
I started volunteering with Hope House over 10 years ago when I joined the Board of Directors and fell in love with the mission. I have come to realize there is one thing I know for sure — I am passionate about how nonprofits and corporations can come together to make a difference! The question […]
5 Reasons You Need a Property Manager by Tera Gill, Bear Paw Stanbro Property Management
In this digital age it is easy for owners to advertise and rent out their own homes. Anyone can put a listing on Craigslist, or Zillow and find a prospective tenant. Being a landlord can’t be that hard. There can be a lot of misconceptions about working in the real estate industry, which is why […]
Increasing Office Productivity With Commercial Interior Design In Denver by Megan Thompson, Spark Interiors
Over the last ten years, United States workplaces have broken out of the traditional cubicle barrier and adopted an open office floor plan. Coming into popularity based on the premise that an open office encourages a shared sense duty and supports a collaborative effort toward a common goal. A homely style office can help workers […]
To Listen and Be Heard: Better Workplace Communication, by Kelsey Ashton, Jefferson County Public Library
With the shift from in-person interactions to phone, email, and the Internet, strong written and interpersonal communication skills are increasingly important in the workplace. In the digital workplace, a social intranet makes communication, collaboration and the sharing of knowledge a simple and streamlined process. There’s no doubt that communication skills affect a person’s career, whether […]
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