Recent Articles
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What fire chiefs can teach us about leadership principles
Cait Harrison Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityFirefighters face some of the most difficult and dangerous situations in any profession, so effective leadership is crucial. "No matter what you want to do with your fire department, leadership is the only thing that matters," said Dennis Compton, chairman of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and former fire chief in Mesa, Arizona.
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Finding the needle in the EOB haystack
Jill Nesbitt Oral & Dental HealthcareHave you had to send money back to a dental insurance company? You may have received a letter informing you that a patient received benefits but turned out to be ineligible. Now the insurance company wants its money back.
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Why do site selection if you’re not planning to relocate?
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailPrior to negotiating a lease renewal, there is great value in conducting a site selection. Typically, many years have gone by since you last looked at available commercial properties, and it's time to do that again.
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The importance of momentum in marketing
Randall Craig MarketingWhat is the difference between a successful marketing campaign and an unsuccessful one? ROI is certainly the standard answer, but it is also completely insufficient.
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Israel’s conflict with Gaza may leave Israeli gas stranded
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesAs long as "Operation Protective Edge" continues, Israel is losing the grudging support of neighbors — and with them viable export routes for its newfound gas reserves. This is not only an economic threat, but it could also deny Israel the basis for a sustainable peace based on regional trade and economic links.
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Food industry striving to define ‘beef sustainability’
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageAt the onset of 2014, fast food giant McDonald's announced that by 2016 it will purchase verified sustainable beef only. This definitive announcement has taken the food industry by storm, particularly because there is still a lack of awareness and knowledge surrounding beef sustainability.
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Impeccable service can only be delivered by well-trained, friendly staff
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementLast week, I stayed at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina for the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education Conference. The recreational facilities in the property were nice, and the room I stayed in had a gorgeous marina view. However, this hotel still left me with a negative impression after I checked out: This was a "cheap" Sheraton.
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Time for change? Mid-career options for nurses
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareMany mid-career professionals desire career change and new experiences, and nurses are no exception. Just this past week, I spoke with a nurse who is looking for change, but she's not exactly sure what she wants. Deep down, she knows that change is inevitable, and she wants to proactively meet it head-on rather than wait for it to find her.
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Latest Alzheimer’s research shows it’s time to get moving
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Mental HealthcareMove it, use it, and you are less likely to lose it. Physical activity — even in small amounts — is a factor in slowing the process of the cognitive deficits associated with Alzheimer's disease. This has been found to hold true even for those genetically at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
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Camouflage: What matters in the big-buck industry?
Jed Pritchard Recreation & LeisureOver the years camouflage has evolved from granddad's plaid shirt to a gazillion-dollar industry powered by marketing professionals in pursuit of the almighty dollar. Truth is, choosing your camouflage from professionally staged photographs in glossy magazines can be a big mistake.