Recent Articles

• New leprosy cases confirmed in Florida: Is there anything to worry about?

  Katina Hernandez Medical & Allied Healthcare

  Voluisa County, Florida, has experienced an unusual uptick in the diagnoses of a rare disease dating back to biblical times: leprosy. Three patients in the past five months have tested positive for the disease. Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. Leprosy causes lesions on the skin, damage to nerves and even blindness and paralysis if not treated promptly. The infected persons may also become more susceptible to fracture or burns on the skin.

• Less is more when it comes to setting goals

  Robert C. Harris Association Management

  Sitting in a planning meeting recently, I noted that during the first hour the board of directors had recommended three goal areas. The enthusiasm continued with directors suggesting several more worthy-sounding ideas. A seasoned volunteer leader stopped the conversation, saying, "I've found in life that few of us will remember more than three goals, I suggest we stop now."

• The critical importance of sequence in warehouses

  Ken Ackerman Distribution & Warehousing

  ​One aspect of warehousing that is readily overlooked is the order in which tasks are performed. In many warehouses, the sequence is dictated by tradition, or the attitude that "we have always done it that way." In most cases, the sequence is fine and should not be changed. In many others, however, a change in the order in which things are done can have a material effect on warehouse operations.

• Speak up! Public speaking is good for business

  Fred Berns Interior Design, Furnishings & Fixtures

  Public speaking is a good way for interior design professionals to create credibility, establish expertise and get business. Designers can share their insights by speaking at home shows, conferences of facility managers, "lunch and learn" meetings for realtors, continuing education classes or other public programs. It's an easy way to make a maximum marketing impact for a minimal investment of time and money.

• What exactly is trophy hunting?

  John McAdams Recreation & Leisure

  Trophy hunting is a misunderstood topic these days, even among hunters. The many misconceptions and myths that surround trophy hunting have helped turn it into a controversial subject. Some of these misconceptions are probably the result of anti-hunters deliberately looking to misconstrue the true benefits of trophy hunting and use it to divide the hunting community in general.

• Never been to an RV show? Here are 5 reasons you should go

  Laura Weaver Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  If you have never gone to an RV show, you don't know what you're missing. RV shows offer a one-stop shop where you can compare styles and brands of RVs, pick up wonderful products to make RV life more comfortable, watch demonstrations to teach you about RV items, find a myriad of repair services to fix things up in your RV, and give you numerous choices of RV parks in which to spend your travels.

• State medical board licensing: Challenges for telemedicine

  Christina Thielst Healthcare Administration

  The pressures to reduce healthcare costs and improve access have never been greater. Everything from the Affordable Care Act to the "Silver Tsunami" of aging baby boomers requires a transformation of the healthcare delivery system.

• Don’t like snooping? Follow these 5 steps to move off the grid

  Randall Craig Science & Technology

  With so much discussion about privacy, confidentiality and government snooping, is it any wonder that some people have decided to move off the grid, and become "Web invisible"? Others more closely monitor their Web profiles, and either partially or completely remove themselves. And what about those who choose to remove themselves as a matter of principle? They may see their personal information as personal — and view corporate or government use of this information as exploitation.

• Leadership is more than coaching

  Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  ​Leadership is and always will be an uphill battle. When leading, how do you make a real difference in people's lives? Leadership is more than coaching; it is more like being a teacher. Teaching is a lifelong pursuit, and leadership should be the same.

• Salivary diagnostics: What your spit can reveal about you

  Piyush Bakshi Oral & Dental Healthcare

  ​The origins of saliva diagnostics go back some 60 years when it was found that people suffering from cystic fibrosis had above-normal levels of calcium in saliva. However, despite of carrying a number of biomarkers for systemic and local conditions, the field of salivary diagnostics had languished until a few years back.

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