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April 25, 2018
Empowerment, Responsibility, Intentionality, Diversity, Connectedness, Joy, Optimism, Gratitude, Nurturing, Healthy, Open-hearted, Compassion re·spon·si·bil·i·ty rəˌspänsəˈbilədē/ able to be trusted to do what is right or to do the things that are expected or required doing the things we are supposed to do and accepting the positive or negative outcome of our […]
April 17, 2018
by Amy Weitzel Through my job at Triad Employee Assistance Program, I give workplace trainings on sexual harassment prevention. The presentation goes over the Equal Opportunity Employment definition of harassment specifically when it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace. But the training also delves into creating a culture where […]
April 10, 2018
by Katie Smith Imagine for a moment babies being born today. Imagine their parents holding them for the first time. Now watch them grow as toddlers…now they’re in elementary school…now as teens…heading off to college… and finally as adults in our community, perhaps starting families of their own. These once […]
March 22, 2018
by Sarah Johnson Around this time of year, most of us are typically itching to get outside. The days are longer, the sun is warmer, and it feels as if we’re emerging from a long housebound hibernation. This year, though, “winter” barely made an appearance. I’m hoping the winter of […]
March 14, 2018
by Merritt Hays As a college student, it is easy to feel like a walking statistic when it comes to mental health. There is a plethora of resources on campus and off, overflowing with people who truly want you to succeed. It is also easy to become a victim of […]
March 6, 2018
by Jill Shenkel Henwood Empowerment, Responsibility, Intentionality, Diversity, Connectedness, Joy, Optimism, Gratitude, Nurturing, Healthy, Open-hearted, Compassion I am surrounded by girls – I have three daughters, two dogs and three cats – all female, and I run Girls on the Run – an organization that works with girls and has […]
February 20, 2018
by Sarah Johnson If you saw me today and I glared at you, I apologize. As I write this, it’s one of the best snow days of this powder-starved ski season, but I’m sitting in the lodge with ice on my ankle and a scowl on my face. I tweaked […]
February 15, 2018
by Lindsay Maurer Resolutions?? What’s that?? We are officially 6 weeks into 2018 and for many of us, our resolutions for making 2018 a greater, healthier, more fulfilling year have gone by the wayside. If I have learned anything in my career as a health and fitness pro and entrepreneur, […]
February 6, 2018
One of my all-time favorite movies is The Sandlot. A classic tale of neighborhood kids, summer shenanigans, and life lessons learned from baseball. While the era of childhood has changed in many ways since the days of Benny, Smalls, Squints and Yeah Yeah, kids are still…well, kids. Looking back on […]
January 30, 2018
by Katie Goddeyne I’m getting married in four months. Obviously, I’m over the moon about it, but I’d be lying if I said planning this shindig wasn’t one of the most stressful experiences of my life so far. Approximately 525,600 details are involved in coordinating your big day ranging in […]
January 24, 2018
by Anne Nederveld After a holiday season filled with get-togethers and travel, I felt like I needed a reset. I have been toying with the idea of a “dry January” for some time and decided to give it a try. I’m not a big drinker, but during the holiday season […]
January 16, 2018
by Sarah Johnson Few things please me more than strong women raising strong girls. As the parent of a teenage female, I witness every day how much the women around her have an influence on her understanding of herself. I want those women to be strong, confident and kind. Luckily, […]
January 9, 2018
by Lindsay Maurer EP, LMT, CKTP It’s the New Year, and everyone is wanting to make changes toward leading a healthy lifestyle. For some reason, these new year resolutions are always an individual goal…”I want to lose weight”, “I want to eat healthier” rather than a whole family affair. Studies […]
January 2, 2018
by Amy Weitzel Chasing the almighty dollar has been the ultimate goal for business for … well … ever. When I started my MBA studies, my professor and textbooks emphasized that the goal of finance was to “maximize shareholder wealth.” I felt my inner volunteer recoil the first time I […]
December 26, 2017
by Jennifer Stoll Nine weeks ago I had two ligaments in my ankle reconstructed forcing me to take some time away from the chaos of work. Needless to say, I’ve had a little time to think and have been prompted by my Entrepreneurship class to consider mission statements. I’ve always […]