by Kari Sleezer | Sep 3, 2018 | Jim's Thoughts
“Next to creating a life, the finest thing a man can do is save one.” – Abraham Lincoln The suicide rate among EMTs is now significantly higher than compared to non-EMT professionals in the state of Arizona, according to the Emergency Medical Services Council. The EMS...
by Kari Sleezer | Jul 27, 2017 | Jim's Thoughts
“We need diversity of thought in the world to face the new challenges.” -Tim Berners-Lee While diversity is a core value in corporate America, too often, leaders are afraid of diverse perspectives. Surrounding oneself with like-minded professionals is easy. However,...
by Kari Sleezer | Apr 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” -Aesop Kindness and treating people well is the secret sauce to business growth and development. I learned this from a mentor of mine, Dick Bowers. Dick Bowers was the city manager of Scottsdale for nearly 20...
by Kari Sleezer | Mar 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
“Rejection is just an opinion, remember? It reflects them more than me, right?” -Jia Jiang The human experience of rejection is painful both personally and professionally. While it is easy to make rejection personal regardless of the situation, it is difficult...