Announcing a New Foundation: EMSHelp.org
Monday, 03 September 2018
“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 Council is a governor-appointed group of individuals that have
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Diversity in Leadership
Thursday, 27 July 2017
“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, trusting diversity develops a better leader and a stronger organization. A wide range of perspectives
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Kindness: The Secret Sauce
Sunday, 30 April 2017
“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 years and the renowned legacy he established is
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How to Get Over It (Rejection)
Tuesday, 07 March 2017
“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 to objectively analyze the root cause of the exact reason why you were rejected.
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