Bob Kowalski

Bob Kowalski is an Executive Editor at MultiView who has written for media throughout the United States. He and his family live in Mansfield, Texas, where he stays active in volunteering, community events and sports.

Articles by Bob Kowalski

• Quiet leadership: How to lead without the fanfare

  You don't need to be loud to lead. True leadership is often quiet and action-driven. Explore ways to…

  Thursday, August 24, 2023

• A sound plan gives strength to New Year’s resolutions

  Ringing in the year with some New Year's resolutions? Set yourself up for success by planning your resolution…

  Tuesday, January 03, 2023

• Link between health, school start times is eye-opening

  Studies have shown that students tend to perform better in school with more sleep. Because of at-home…

  Monday, August 23, 2021

• Healthy lifestyle a natural choice if you’re outdoors

  A year of limited activity and indoor isolation left us yearning to get away from technology, and in…

  Wednesday, July 14, 2021

• Believe it or not, 2020 had its good points

  We can all agree that 2020 will go down as one of the worst years of our lives. Or, at least we’re…

  Friday, December 11, 2020

• Dig this: Get in the garden for a long, healthy life

  Getting to work in the garden can bring homegrown nutrition, but it also can improve your physical fitness…

  Tuesday, September 01, 2020

• Don’t allow email burnout to push your buttons

  We've used email so long that it’s become second nature, and it's hard to remember when we didn't have…

  Friday, May 08, 2020

• New Orleans serves up unique options beyond Bourbon Street

  New Orleans has a well-earned reputation as a party city, but entertaining options are plentiful beyond…

  Wednesday, January 29, 2020

• Year of the Rat opens possibilities to publicize a rodent

  Rats are not exactly an honored species in America, but they're about to get some attention this year.…

  Tuesday, January 21, 2020

• 3 easy-as-pie steps help you to a healthy year

  We all can agree that we want to be healthier. We don't need a New Year’s resolution to decide that.…

  Monday, January 06, 2020

• What’s trending this time of year? In a word, words

  As a new year starts, you’ve heard about plenty "of-the-years." They must be important. They get so…

  Friday, January 03, 2020

• Has your business explored new ‘channels’ the way Hallmark has?

  At this time of year, we’re likely to bump into someone who’s hooked on the Hallmark Channel’s…

  Thursday, November 15, 2018

• Take the lead to sidestep herd mentality

  When Merriam-Webster added 300 words to its Scrabble dictionary recently, the company that made its name…

  Tuesday, October 30, 2018

• Coach-parent relationships hinge on communication, empathy

  Clashes between parents and their children’s coaches might be publicized or dramatic, but they’re…

  Monday, March 12, 2018

• Getting coaches, parents on the same team sometimes difficult

  High school athletes have varied support systems, but coaches and parents are central to their efforts.…

  Monday, March 05, 2018

• Female Olympians ride the crest of Title IX’s wave

  ​The Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, put forth another crop of intriguing athletes from…

  Monday, February 26, 2018

• Rhabdo can take athletes from workout room to the hospital

  Emerging terminology has crept into the workout lexicon for coaches, trainers and teachers with news…

  Monday, February 12, 2018

• Technology puts an inevitable spin on concussion research

  ​Technology is inescapable, and sports injuries have been with us since people first started playing…

  Monday, January 22, 2018

• Skip the resolutions and have a better new year

  When the new year brings a chance for a fresh start, you might be inclined to join the crowd and make…

  Tuesday, January 02, 2018

• Seize the benefits of after-work functions

  The department has just announced an after-work outing, but you're reluctant to join your co-workers…

  Wednesday, August 30, 2017

• Team effort can help reduce youth sports injuries

  Young athletes for generations have emulated the pros. The similarities appear to be extending to devastating…

  Tuesday, August 15, 2017

• Sleep might be the next performance‑enhancer

  Athletes constantly try to find any edge — using technology, nutrition, training and sometimes chemistry…

  Monday, July 24, 2017

• Clean hands can clear the mind

  Getting a clean start might be more than a figure of speech. Washing your hands could help clear your…

  Monday, July 10, 2017

• Would families be more active without homework?

  A movement is afoot to remove homework from schools, and — believe it or not — it's not being led…

  Thursday, June 15, 2017

• Zika puts US on guard as summer approaches

  As the weather heats up across the United States, the threat of mosquitoes — and the Zika virus they…

  Monday, May 08, 2017

• Backlash over ‘Brad’s wife’ puts restaurant chain over a barrel

  The Internet has fallen in love with Brad's wife. Well, maybe it's more like an infatuation. Either way,…

  Tuesday, March 28, 2017

• America’s sleep deficiency: Resolving the nightmare

  Realizing that Americans are suffering from a lack of sleep is no eye-opener. Just look around classrooms,…

  Tuesday, March 14, 2017

• America’s sleep deficiency: When you can’t snooze, you lose

  ​Americans seem to be closing their eyes to a problem that's growing, despite exhaustive research into…

  Friday, March 03, 2017

• Fitness and physical form unite dancers, athletes

  Strength, agility and muscle control are attributes of successful dancers, but those elements refer to…

  Friday, February 17, 2017

• Dancing, sports share common ground

  Footwork, tempo, rhythm, pivot, crossover. That terminology turns up regularly in sports practice. Or…

  Thursday, February 09, 2017

• Super Bowl advertisers crowd the field in hopes for big returns

  As the Super Bowl has grown in its significance as a sporting event, it has emerged even more as a national…

  Friday, January 27, 2017

• The ‘real world’ can take lessons from sports wisdom

  With the NFL and college football an American passion, and pro and college basketball seasons underway,…

  Monday, December 12, 2016

• Does military hold the solution to a shortage of game officials?

  When they're doing their job well, you shouldn't notice them. Recently, though, game officials are barely…

  Tuesday, November 15, 2016

• Champion Cubs illustrate the value of mentoring leadership

  Now that the Chicago Cubs have ended their 108-year World Series drought, we can take lessons from the…

  Friday, November 04, 2016

• From the top: Baseball caps convey messages from simple to profound

  They're ubiquitous and part of every uniform for the Cubs and Indians players in this year's World Series.…

  Thursday, October 27, 2016

• Parks offering health benefits that span generations

  ​Childhood obesity is a cause that has attracted concern all the way to the White House. Senior mobility…

  Tuesday, October 18, 2016

• It’s not just football: Concussions are happening all over sports

  With participation in high school and youth sports at an all-time high, injuries are certain to rise…

  Wednesday, October 12, 2016

• Athletes raise their voices in activism off the field

  Professional athletes are among the most recognized individuals in America. They're on TV, either playing…

  Tuesday, July 19, 2016

• Bike share programs gaining traction across the country

  Bike share programs are growing in popularity and availability across the country. That’s not surprising,…

  Tuesday, May 31, 2016

• Travel sports a growing draw for families, municipalities

  From exercise to teamwork, the benefits of sports for children are plentiful. But behind the new uniforms…

  Tuesday, May 17, 2016

• School nutrition can get a kick‑start with breakfast

  The school nutrition focus has long been on school lunches, but children's breakfast is gaining some…

  Thursday, April 21, 2016

• Bikes are picking up steam as method of transportation, fitness

  ​Even as cities have expanded and suburban sprawl has reduced the utility of bicycles, the two-wheeled…

  Thursday, April 07, 2016

• Female athletes face competition on and off the field

  They practice, work out, manage their nutrition, sweat, struggle, compete hard and win — often on a…

  Monday, April 04, 2016

• Green spaces can have positive effects on gray matter

  On beautiful sunny days, schoolchildren and working adults share a common thought: wishing they could…

  Thursday, March 10, 2016

• Entitlement creeps into sports, but coaches can hold the line

  The recent news that SMU women's basketball coach Rhonda Rompola decided to retire wasn't as startling…

  Friday, March 04, 2016

• For team-building and workplace benefits, follow the bouncing ball

  The pingpong table long ago moved from the rec room to the office. The question that followed is this:…

  Tuesday, March 01, 2016

• Head injury research widespread, but solutions remain elusive

  ​Concussions are prevalent at all levels of sports, often stalling or ending the athletic careers of…

  Thursday, February 25, 2016

• Military, sports leagues turn eyes toward concussions

  Now that football season is finished, a prime storyline going forward is player safety, particularly…

  Thursday, February 18, 2016

• Zika virus now threatens Summer Olympics

  The world-class athletes that will descend on Rio de Janeiro for the Summer Olympics in August understandably…

  Wednesday, February 10, 2016

• Why volunteer? Because it’s good for your health

  If you've ever volunteered your time to a charity or other worthy cause, you know you feel good about…

  Wednesday, February 10, 2016

• Advancing tech scoring big on sports fields

  Technology is imprinted in all facets of our daily lives, so advances are naturally expected in sports.…

  Tuesday, January 26, 2016

• Tips to start the new year at work — at and away from your desk

  Getting started at work after the holidays presents unique challenges, even though the scenario plays…

  Monday, January 04, 2016

• Can schools keep students focused with reductions to PE and recess?

  Reductions in recess and cuts in physical education classes have effects that go beyond children's fitness.…

  Thursday, December 10, 2015

• Paris attacks highlight the crucial role of event security

  With the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, we were reminded that disaster reaches beyond crime scenes…

  Friday, November 20, 2015

• Health worries about artificial turf gain footing

  When it comes to athletic field surfaces, artificial turf has gained ground on natural grass. In recent…

  Friday, November 06, 2015

• Drones are a rapidly developing issue — on both sides of the law

  We've heard plenty about drones recently, but even with all that information, we still can't figure out…

  Wednesday, October 21, 2015

• Change in bank card technology envelops retailers, consumers

  Technology moves forward every day, but one of the latest advances carries big implications for banks,…

  Thursday, October 15, 2015

• College sports offer an education in marketing, economics

  At this time of year, college football captures the nation's attention. The cooler afternoons, the changing…

  Tuesday, October 13, 2015

• There are 2 sides to the rivalry coin, at work and in sports

  ​A rivalry at work or in sports can bring out the best in individuals or a team. But it sometimes can…

  Thursday, October 08, 2015

• From sports to law enforcement, drones flying into everyday life

  They're turning up in some unusual places, and questions about them are all over the map. Yes, drones…

  Wednesday, September 23, 2015

• Sports specialization worries medical experts

  Playing only one sport throughout the year can bring a level of expertise, but when it comes to youth…

  Wednesday, August 26, 2015

• The annual performance evaluation goes under review

  It is the one workplace occurrence that employees and their supervisors approach with the same discomfort.…

  Tuesday, August 11, 2015

• Sports participation helps athletes score points beyond the field

  We've all been made aware of the benefits that participating in sports, or even simply exercising, can…

  Tuesday, August 04, 2015

• Family fitness: Teaching kids a healthy lifestyle begins at home

  Numerous efforts have been made in the U.S. to improve children's health and fitness through schools…

  Thursday, July 09, 2015

• Is sportsmanship a lost cause these days?

  When it comes to sports, figuring out the winners and losers used to be as easy as looking at the scoreboard.…

  Wednesday, July 01, 2015