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Before the waters rise: How to prepare for flooding

Flooding remains the most common weatherrelated natural disaster in the U.S., and its financial impact can be devastating. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers extensive guidance for families and small businesses to prepare for, respond to, and recover from flood events.

Tips for safe Prime Day shopping

Looking forward to deals and deep discounts on Amazon Prime Days (June 23-26)? You’re not alone. Many other retailers have also begun offering discounted pricing on those days.

FROM THE BLEACHERS

One of the greatest challenges in leadership is determining which voices to follow. Every day, leaders are bombarded with opinions, criticism, advice, predictions, and expectations.

FROM THE BLEACHERS

One of the most common debates in leadership revolves around hiring and promotion decisions. Should an organization select the individual with years of experience, or invest in someone with less experience but tremendous potential?

FROM THE BLEACHERS

Most people understand how insurance works. You can pay your premiums on time, follow the rules, and still eventually receive the dreaded letter that says your coverage is being canceled because of too many claims or too many mistakes.

FROM THE BLEACHERS

In the world of sports, and in the workplace, you learn quickly who’s on your team when the scoreboard isn’t in your favor. It’s easy to stand shoulder to shoulder when things are going well.

Hearing the right voice

In educational leadership, we talk a lot about noise. The crowd gets loud. Opinions come fast. Everyone has a take on what you should do, how you should lead, and what shortcuts you should take to win.
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