Understanding Servant Leadership
The term “leader” conjures many ideas to different people, but without question, the most effective form of leadership comes in the form of “servant leadership.” The juxtaposition of “service” and “leadership” in the same breath seems counterintuitive, but the terms really do go hand-in-hand. Local leadership expert Tracey Buck explained that, “Servant leadership is something […]
When Friends Mean Well
In the societal warnings of bullying, social media was buzzing around a concept that suggested mean friends are beneficial. Comprising 140 adults at the University of Plymouth, located in England, the evidence claimed that “people who tend to make others experience negative emotions believe the impact of those emotions will be beneficial for them in […]
To Your Health: Can a Standing Desk Improve Your Health?
If you sit at a desk and gaze at a computer for most of an 8-hour workday, then you should read this article. If you sit most of your 8-hour workday but don’t stare at a computer, you, too, should read this article. Why? Because workers who sit most of the day need to be educated on […]
Fitness after Vacation: How to get back on track and making progress!
BY JESSICA BARBER You just got back from an amazing vacation full of delicious treats, laid back chill time with family and friends and zero agenda to head to the gym. Any vacation should be a time of rejuvenation and downtime but what happens when you get back and reality sets in? You know […]
Early, On Time, and Late: A Guide to Being Punctual
There is a common saying about being on time that, “Five minutes early is on time; on time is late; and late is unacceptable.” This quote is a motto for many when it comes to punctuality and time management. Learning how to be on time is a valuable skill for people of all ages to […]
Hustle & Heart Why Being All Things to All People is Hurting Your Brand
Often, decisions made by small business owners are led by feelings of fear and scarcity. And hey, I’m not judging! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 20% of small businesses fail in their first year, while around 50% fail in their fifth year. So naturally, these numbers may spark a little bit of […]
Coolhouse Cryotherapy: A Cool Place for Natural Wellness and Recovery
Cryotherapy has been around for hundreds of years; however, it is something new to the Triad. Thanks to Coolhouse Cryotherapy in Winston-Salem, this ancient practice uses cold temperatures to help with athletic performance, natural wellness, injury recovery, and pain management. Owners and friends Hartley Hsu and Jon Abbate opened Coolhouse Cryotherapy this past spring after […]
8 Ways to Change Yourself (When You Can’t Change the World)
Who among us hasn’t wondered why people don’t just do things our way? Wouldn’t the world be a better place if everyone just adopted our way of thinking? Our process? Our ideas and solutions? As often as people dream about this very concept, unfortunately, there are 7.4 billion people on our planet and therefore, 7.4 billion […]
ReDESIGNS by Ava: August 2018
“One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” I have no idea who said this quote but I do know there is truth in it. Actually, when I think about it, I have applied it more than once when doing an Interior Redesign. Items my clients have sent to the attic, garage or basement have found […]
Lora Songster Overcoming Lyme Disease
Morning commuters have been starting their days for almost 32 years listening to Lora Songster on WMAG from 5:30-10 am. Days begin early for Lora, so feeling tired and not getting enough sleep has become a way of life. When Lora started feeling exceptionally tired in January 2017, visits to her physician came back with […]
