Amanda Kowalski

Amanda Kowalski is a national and state award-winning manager, editor and writer with more than 30 years of experience in newspapers, including writing two nationally syndicated columns. She also has experience in television and radio, as well as social media, video production and newspaper design. Amanda lives in Mansfield, Texas, with her family and has served more than 12 years representing various organizations as a public speaker and community liaison.

Articles by Amanda Kowalski

• How to manage a negative employee

  You could give every employee in the office a bonus, an extra week off and a party to celebrate — but…

  Wednesday, December 16, 2020

• A look at the benefits of getting an MBA

  In business, sometimes it’s hard to stand out from the crowd. You work hard, but so do a lot of your…

  Thursday, November 19, 2020

• How to keep your business and employees on track no matter who wins the election

  For months, Americans have been counting down to Election Day. Now that it’s within days, it’s time…

  Wednesday, October 28, 2020

• Isolation is terrible for your health. How should you keep healthy and safe during a pandemic?

  ​People have been spending a lot of time alone during the COVID-19 pandemic, with entire countries…

  Monday, October 26, 2020

• How to advertise your small business inexpensively

  Getting the word out about your business can be the most frustrating thing a small business owner faces.…

  Wednesday, October 21, 2020

• Everybody’s getting their temperature taken, but why is nobody’s actually 98.6 degrees?

  You get your temperature taken at the doctor’s office, at your hairdresser, nail salon and even before…

  Friday, October 16, 2020

• How to choose a health insurance plan for a small business

  Running a small business has a lot of demands, including everything from perfecting your products to…

  Monday, October 12, 2020

• A look at how different home security systems work and how they help the police

  Whether you just bought a new house or are seeing some things in your neighborhood that make you uncomfortable,…

  Wednesday, October 07, 2020

• Want to fly and stay safe? Here’s what you need to know

  Since the COVID-19 pandemic spread around the world, people have figured out ways to conduct business…

  Wednesday, September 30, 2020

• Be kind to yourself — you’ll be healthier for it

  You forgot your mom's birthday, you blew the presentation at work and you haven't worked out in a month…

  Thursday, September 24, 2020

• How are educators coping with various teaching methods this school year?

  COVID-19 has left school districts scrambling to provide education and keep kids safe since March. The…

  Monday, September 21, 2020

• How school resource officers can help ensure student safety during the pandemic

  School resource officers are often the calm in the middle of daily educational chaos. During a worldwide…

  Friday, August 28, 2020

• Phoning it in: How to nail a video job interview

  So many things have changed during the current worldwide pandemic, including interviewing for a new job,…

  Monday, August 24, 2020

• How to sit and set up your workspace without getting tied up in knots

  The worldwide pandemic has left a lot of office and school buildings empty and thousands of people figuring…

  Monday, August 17, 2020

• Eating disorders: How teachers and coaches can help

  She runs three miles every day, but she always seems to be on a diet. He doesn't hang out with his friends…

  Tuesday, April 28, 2015

• How can coaches assure parents that football is safe for teens?

  In March, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Chris Borland announced his retirement after one year in the…

  Tuesday, April 07, 2015