This was an interesting week for me at Northern Arizona University. Two things happened that reminded me our successes are not the result of our individual work and effort. Our successes are the result of others who have reached out and helped us climb the career ladder. The first thing that happened was a student, who is graduating in May, stopped by my office and asked, “What did you do to become a CEO, because that is what I want to do.” The second is that I was fortunate to have Gary … [Read more...] about You Did Not Get to the Top All By Yourself
Marketing is the Key to Selling Property
The days of putting a sign in front and waiting for someone to drive by are long gone. With the digital age upon us, now, more than ever, to get the best price at the right time takes a marketing plan. Many of the new buyers in Flagstaff are now coming from California, Arizona, Nevada and abroad. I am sure you have seen an abundance of out of state license plates in the area. These buyers tend to be about ready to retire, retired, relocating or young people with internet jobs that can live … [Read more...] about Marketing is the Key to Selling Property
Using a Person’s Own Plasma to Repair Cells
There are many stages of the body’s healing process. The faster the process begins, the better the odds of the injured area recovering fully, with little or no ongoing pain or issues. One of the newest and most innovative areas of medicine – biologics – involves using the body’s own natural ability to heal itself. In simple terms, biologics uses a person’s own cells to try to help repair other cells, rather than using a substance that is artificial. One of the most successful biologic … [Read more...] about Using a Person’s Own Plasma to Repair Cells
Tips for Staying Active in Retirement
When most people think about retirement, they envision a life of freedom. From traveling the world to spending time with grandchildren, everyone’s goals for their golden years are different. No matter your dreams, lasting health will help you enjoy your future. In a recent survey, 81 percent of retirees said good health is most important for having a happy retirement. Unfortunately, many people aged 65 and older face health challenges, including obesity, hypertension and depression. In fact, … [Read more...] about Tips for Staying Active in Retirement
Inspired by Space, Sports, Science
Step into Kevin Schindler’s office and you get a sample of what he loves and where he’s been. There is the shark tooth from Florida, the hubcap from one of the tires in Lowell Observatory’s historic Clark Telescope dome, and the bucket of baseballs collected from spring training. Among the walls of books that surround Schindler are five of his own, authored in the last three years. They speak of Lowell Observatory’s past and present science achievements such as the discovery of Pluto and … [Read more...] about Inspired by Space, Sports, Science
Leading Ladies, Women Directors and a Mankiller Take the Stage
Support for women of all ages in film industry power positions was a noticeable theme throughout the 24th Annual Sedona International Film Festival. Producers, directors and actors demonstrated and voiced their encouragement for more women in leadership roles. Executive Producer Gale Anne Hurd told the story of Wilma Mankiller, the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation in the documentary, Mankiller. “Almost every project that I do, regardless of the genre, seems to have something in … [Read more...] about Leading Ladies, Women Directors and a Mankiller Take the Stage
NAU: An Investment That Pays the Best Interest
Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” The success of NAU’s alumni proves this to be true. Their accomplishments are a living, enduring testament to the benefit of an investment in the NAU experience. Robin Braun credits her time at NAU with the skills that led her to serve as a pilot for the Navy SEALs, as a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy and in leadership roles at Naval Operations in Washington, D.C. Martin Casado believes his years of … [Read more...] about NAU: An Investment That Pays the Best Interest
Changes in Hearing After Head Injury
Approximately 1.4 million individuals suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year in the United States. The most common causes of injury are automobile accidents, falls, assaults/blows, sports-related injuries and explosive blasts. Internal causes of brain injury are strokes, edema, meningitis, tumors and even certain medications. The resulting hearing loss symptoms a person suffers are varied depending on the damage. Injury from Automobile Accidents The brain may be shaken … [Read more...] about Changes in Hearing After Head Injury
Governor Requests More Funding for Fire Season
Before an audience of hundreds of Flagstaff-area business people, Governor Doug Ducey announced that he is doubling his funding ask to the state legislature, requesting $2 million for vegetation removal efforts as Arizona approaches a “potentially intense fire season, so we can protect the people, property and pets.” At the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Athena Awards luncheon Feb. 9, the governor said, “We will hope for the best and prepare for the worst.” He … [Read more...] about Governor Requests More Funding for Fire Season
How a Local Teacher of the Year Responds to the Idea of Armed Educators
Hello, Flagstaff! In the wake of the Parkland shooting and renewed calls for action and solutions to gun violence in schools, I wanted to promote the voices of those in the schools rather than speak for them. As such, I offered my space this month to a teacher. Thank you to Jeff Taylor for offering us his eloquent and heartfelt thoughts on this issue. In the 19 years since Columbine, nearly 200 school shootings have occurred, including at the high school from which I graduated. But, what … [Read more...] about How a Local Teacher of the Year Responds to the Idea of Armed Educators