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My grandfather Elmer, a hardworking farmer in rural Iowa, would say one of two things to me every time I left his house. “Don’t take no wooden nickels” or “Don’t get stuck in the mud.” Two sage pieces of advice from a man who raised a beautiful family while working...

Switzerland is a country that is known for its stunning natural beauty, luxurious ski resorts, and high-end chocolate and cheese. It's a popular destination for travelers looking to experience the best that Europe has to offer. However, beyond these well-known attractions, there are also many offbeat travel experiences in this...

Luxury living has become synonymous with extravagance, opulence, and indulgence. For those who can afford it, there are no limits to what they can acquire, including the most expensive sunglasses in the world. These exclusive shades are a statement of wealth and status, coveted by the elite and celebrated by...

To Thrive in Work and Life: Lenny was a business owner who died of a stroke when he was 42 years old. I was 15 years old and, since I was grounded at the time for speaking truth to power again, I was pretty sure my father died of me.  It was...

Employees, not customers, are your organization’s most important stakeholders. Contrary to how it sometimes feels, the customer can’t be your primary focus because the house will fall if you don’t have a strong foundation. And when the bricks are tumbling down, the customers will be long gone anyway. Focus on...

One of the biggest challenges for companies in transitioning to remote work is how to handle layoffs. Having helped 21 companies transition to hybrid and remote work, I can attest that planning for the whole workers' lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, is critical as part of effective remote and hybrid...

Memory is a vital human characteristic, and sharp memory is a great skill. It allows people to be more productive and successful in whatever they choose to do. Memory is quite linked with intelligence since it is necessary to make logical assumptions. But in types of intelligence unrelated to problem-solving,...

Difficulties, obstacles, challenges, or whatever you want to call them, are a part of our fate. There is not a single person who has lived their life without them. From the moment we are born, cries accompany life, and yet nothing has to be scary. As we grow older, we...

Trying to impress others may not be the clue, but trying to give a good impression is a key element. Today, we refer to the five simple things you can mention in a conversation to create a positive image. The positive parts of your personality First, you must bring up...

Being a parent is a hard task that demands constant alertness and continuous focus. Each parent has a different role, and kids love them for different reasons. Today we talk about the traditional roles that make dads so loveable. We also explore the unique relationship they develop with all of...