Last month we learned a little about team conflict, its sources and its impacts. This month we’ll cover how to deal with conflict. Let’s get started with a story of a conflicted team with four members: Pat, Dallas, Jamie and Drew. During a team meeting, there was disagreement over a key issue. After everyone expressed initial opinions, Pat stopped talking and just sat there. Dallas said, “Whatever you decide is fine with me.” Jamie started talking louder and louder, talking over anyone who dared … [Read more...] about Successfully Managing Workplace Conflict
Buying Hearing Aids Online
This is a new topic in the world of hearing aids. You will now see hearing aids sold online and even offered through your insurance company. This new process for obtaining hearing aids is not without its own set of problems. You need to make certain you do not have a hearing loss that needs medical attention. Also, as I mentioned in a previous article, it is important to have a good relationship with your audiologist so that you can have the settings in the hearing aids adjusted a few … [Read more...] about Buying Hearing Aids Online
Bike Tour Benefitting Hot Shots
The Flagstaff Nordic Center is well known for its winter activities like cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, and new for this coming winter, snow bikes. But the Nordic Center is also a great place to visit during the summer. At over 8000 feet elevation and nestled in the foothills of the San Francisco Peaks the Flagstaff Nordic Center is the ideal locale to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and the heat of summer. Yes, you can relax and enjoy a siesta under the shady canopy of … [Read more...] about Bike Tour Benefitting Hot Shots
Manifesto Project
July 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 1899 Bar and Grill. The Manifesto Project is about bringing together young people to engage in business and community leadership now and in the future. For more information, call NACET at 928-213-9234. … [Read more...] about Manifesto Project
Importance of a Legal Checkup
Most of us get a checkup from our doctor at least once a year, and many people visit a dentist twice a year. We generally accept that medical professionals use regular checkups to identify and diagnose non-symptomatic or underlying conditions that can be treated to prevent more serious health problems. Like medical conditions, many legal problems can be avoided or minimized if they are identified and “treated” early. Unfortunately, many business owners do not meet with their attorney … [Read more...] about Importance of a Legal Checkup
Touch a Truck
July 13, 10:00-2:00p.m. Touch A Truck” is This Saturday at the Aquaplex Parking Lot. Every year the Recreation Services team brings the “Touch A Truck” event to our community and it’s one of the most popular kid friendly and free activities in town. Bring the family and climb in the many trucks, heavy equipment and vehicles that serve our community. This Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Aquaplex parking lot, 1702 N. 4th Street. For more information call the … [Read more...] about Touch a Truck
NABA Hiring New Executive Officer
The Northern Arizona Building Association is pleased to announce the hiring of Rick DeMar as their new Executive Officer. Rick comes to Flagstaff from Reno, Nv with 10+ years of Builders Association experience as the CEO of a very active and prosperous association. “Moving to Flagstaff is a wonderful opportunity for my wife, Sandy, and I. The community has been very friendly and welcoming and the area is similar to Lake Tahoe only closer now.” As Rick takes the reigns of NABA and begins … [Read more...] about NABA Hiring New Executive Officer
Big Game Banquet
Aug. 10. 4:30 p.m. Flagstaff’s Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will be holding their 29th Annual Big Game Banquet August 10, 2013, at the High Country Conference Center. For more information please call John Saltonstall at 928-890-7414 or visit us at https://events.rmef.org/shop.aspx?eid=0001130. … [Read more...] about Big Game Banquet
Kirkpatrick Announcing NAU STEM Grant
U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., is pleased to announce that Northern Arizona University will receive a $600,000 award from the National Science Foundation for a STEM project titled “Transfers to Graduates in Engineering, Math and Science.” According to the foundation’s Division of Undergraduate Education, this award “provides scholarships to support academically talented students with demonstrated financial need in attaining baccalaureate degrees in the College of Engineering, Forestry … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick Announcing NAU STEM Grant
Brandy’s 20th Anniversary
July 27. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of being in business, Brandy's Restaurant will host festivities July 27th, including an art trunk sale, with artists selling materials. 9:00a.m.-1:00 p.m. 1500 E. Cedar Avenue. A pancake-eating contest, yo-yo demos, face painting, balloon twisting, games and a community art show are just a taste of the festivities to be held inside and out. “We are celebrating 20 years of customer support. Thanks for choosing to eat here!” says Brandy … [Read more...] about Brandy’s 20th Anniversary