Envisioning a stress-free retirement? How to make it happen By Leslie T. Snadowsky Retiring from the workforce is one of the most stressful things you can do. According to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, the psychiatric benchmark for tracking life events and the stress they cause, retirement ranks right behind the death of a…
How Hargray prepares the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island for the future By Leslie T. Snadowsky With a mission to enable young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens, the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island serves 200 kids a day, aged six through 18, and…
Writing a business plan does not need to be as daunting as it sounds. This one-page approach captures most of the critical points and will help you gather your thoughts and articulate your vision. Vision This section should articulate your hopes and dreams for the business. You can write a vision statement. For example: What…
As with many things in business and life, getting started is the most difficult part. Defining your company’s vision, mission and values can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. All you need is a whiteboard, markers and a cross-section of people on your team. You can make it more complicated, but you don’t…
An Information Technology roadmap is a good start By Mark Rossi There is a continuum of approaches to developing a company’s Information Technology (IT) strategy, ranging from “Let’s hold off any planning or spending until something breaks” on one end of the spectrum to “Let’s forecast our needs over the next five years and create…
Do you have yours ready for 2023? By David Cross There is an ancient proverb that states “without vision, people will perish.” Everything begins with a vision. Every great leader has and articulates a great vision that inspires those whom they lead. Take a moment and look around you. If you are sitting, observe what…
The words of a ‘70s rocker are still relevant today Neil Peart, drummer and lyricist of the legendary rock band, Rush, was a smart guy. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician and celebrated author looked to philosophy, mythology and fantasy as inspiration for his lyrics and musical vision. Though he was often referred…
A fun exercise with a surprising outcome A vision board can be created on anything – a corkboard, a whiteboard, paper or even a word document. To get started: 1. Create a list of the goals you want to achieve this year. 2. Gather magazines with beautiful pictures (if you don’t want to damage your…
This local business owner’s 2022 vision board came true By Lucy Rosen I’ve been creating vision boards for over 20 years — usually on or around the first of each new year. I’m very purposeful when creating my board — really looking at what I want to create/bring into my work life and home life….
Whether you’re looking for work, a raise, or a promotion, look to the stars to find out where your professional life is headed. By Mama Odie Aries Rams are known to act first and think later, but you might surprise yourself with a change of pace this quarter. You’re starting the year on an introspective…