“Empathy” conjures up visions of touchy-feely, “oh you poor baby” sorts of interactions. What could empathy possibly have to do with leadership? Quite a bit, actually. Last month, we explored why listening is important to leadership. Listening is the key to understanding, which is the key to persuasion. Leadership is all about persuasion. But what does empathy have to do with this? Empathy is a deeper form of understanding. Empathy goes beyond understanding by putting yourself in the other … [Read more...] about Leading Through Empathy
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The Role of Urgent Care
Now that the new year is upon us, so is the cold and flu season. It is as predictable as snow on the mountain that when a child becomes ill or all of a sudden seems much worse, it is either a weekend or a week when the doctor’s office is closed for the holidays. Of course, this problem is not limited tot he week between Christmas and New Years. Sometimes a doctor has already gone home for the day or has no appointment times available for the rest of the day, and the nagging question is whether … [Read more...] about The Role of Urgent Care
Making Healthy Resolutions
It’s that time of year again: time to reflect and set meaningful goals to improve your health and happiness, and time to start thinking about actually accomplishing your New Year’s resolutions this year. It’s easy to get caught up in life and not make time for yourself and your wellness – but this year, try making your health a priority. Health is a fairly general category, and experts often suggest making your goals as specific as possible, so that you’re more likely to accomplish … [Read more...] about Making Healthy Resolutions
Optimizing Digestion
Since 70 percent of the body’s immune system dwells in the digestive tract, maintaining digestive health is crucial to the body’s overall well being. Digestion is the process by which our food is broken down into a form that can be absorbed into the blood system and carried to cells throughout the body to provide nourishment and energy. The process begins in the mouth when we chew and swallow. Our saliva contains an enzyme that breaks the starch from the food into smaller molecules. The … [Read more...] about Optimizing Digestion
Prioritizing Eye Exams
Eat fewer sweets. Watch less television. Quit smoking. The New Year’s resolutions people choose often require subtracting something from their routine. We encourage people to add something to their list of resolutions in 2013: schedule an eye exam for yourself and your family. Regular, comprehensive eye exams ensure that patients can see clearly and comfortably, but the exam is also a tool in assuring that no adverse vision conditions are present. The importance of regular care cannot be … [Read more...] about Prioritizing Eye Exams
Understanding Dizziness
Dizziness is a broadly used word that describes sensations including feeling faint, lightheaded or unsteady. The same word is used when someone feels that they are experiencing spinning, balance difficulty, a feeling of swimming, floating or heavy-headedness. Dizziness is one of the most common complaints of persons going to their physician. Fifteen percent of the general population has some form of perceived dizziness. The Body Systems Used in Balance Three healthy body systems … [Read more...] about Understanding Dizziness
A French Wine River Cruise
We just returned from a wine cruise in France with two Arizona wine makers and 86 wine enthusiasts from all over the United States. Eric Glomski from Page Springs Cellars and Sam Pillsbury from Pillsbury Wine Company were the perfect wine escorts on this unique trip with AMA Waterways! We learned about the different grapes and growing methods. We even got to compare Arizona and French wines that contain the same type of grape from the same year, side by side. I’m happy to report that the … [Read more...] about A French Wine River Cruise
A Business Practice of Giving
Increasingly, you hear about the importance of “giving back to the community” and you see and hear more and more examples of it. Popular musicians perform concerts to raise money for disaster relief, professional athletes donate to youth programs in their home towns, accountants prepare tax returns for veterans and senior citizens, people from all walks of life and all professional pursuits donate their time and their expertise to help others. You see it, too, in the way corporations are … [Read more...] about A Business Practice of Giving
New County Website Serving Public
In a digital world, a website serves as the face of your organization. After all, it’s often the first place community members, visitors and business owners turn when looking for information on various products, services and events. Increasingly, our tech-savvy public demands that information is readily available and right at their fingertips. While Coconino County’s website has served the county, its residents and business partners well for 12 years, it was long overdue for a complete … [Read more...] about New County Website Serving Public
Tax Money for Charity
Do I have the right to take your tax money and give it to the charity of my choice? It’s a great charity. They do great things. The money stays in Flagstaff. For full disclosure, I have to tell you that to give this tax money to charity, I not only have to take it from you, I also have to take it from some city department. Parks and Rec, for example, does not have enough money to maintain or enhance the parks. The streets are falling apart. The list goes on. Our city manager has described the … [Read more...] about Tax Money for Charity