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The National Council on Aging reports that among Americans aged 12 and older, mild hearing loss is most common, affecting 37.1 million people. More than half (about 20.8 million) of those affected are adults aged 60 and older. About half of Americans (47%) describe themselves as religious, 33% say they are spiritual but not religious, and 2% say they are “both.” Although the vast majority of U.S....

Let's delve into a thought-provoking question.  What’s your relationship with the word 'connection '? Whose opinions do you value when you seek out guidance?  When you have to make a big decision, is there someone you value and trust? Mentorship, a crucial aspect of personal and professional growth, is often undervalued. According to Mentorloop, 76% of people believe mentors are important, yet onl...

If you'll indulge me for a moment, I want to have a conversation about the power of perspective, how we view it, the concept of life, and how we make decisions, and the consequences or rewards that come as a result of our judgment.   According to the World Health Organization, women are more likely to have depression than men. An estimated 3.8% of the population experience depression, including 5%...

Let's discuss Advertising Awareness and how aware the general public is about who is selling to them, how they are doing it, and the impact it has on all of us. A survey conducted by OAAA-Harris Poll in 2021 revealed a resurgence of mobility, with 83% of respondents noting their awareness of billboards during highway travel and 82% during local driving within the town. An overwhelming 83% of consu...

According to the Survey Center for American Life, the majority of American workers report feeling respected and trusted by their workplace superiors. Approximately 79 percent of Americans say they often feel trusted by their supervisor or boss, and around 61 percent say that they often feel treated fairly by their boss. Meanwhile, Indeed states that when employees feel appreciated and valued, they...

As an entrepreneur or corporate business leader, I have a fundamental question for all of you. Do you have the knowledge and capability to keep up with the competition when it comes to digital transformation? Are you confident that your greatest asset is your people, and are you open to listening to them to achieve real progress within your organization?   According to Gartner, 91% of businesses a...

Happiness in your career can be a fluctuating variable. The definition of career success varies for everyone, especially women in midlife. Balancing raising children, nurturing relationships, and finding time for self-care, in addition to their careers and professional growth, can be challenging for women.   According to the Wall Street Journal, nearly 65% of men say they are happy with their jobs...

Adversity is one of the greatest forms of persistent resilience one could ever ask for. It helps to build up our character and our ability to reason when challenging times strike. One place where this is particularly evident is in the military. According to the Pew Research Center, one out of every ten veterans alive today was seriously injured at some point while serving in the military, and thre...

The National Bureau of Economic Research and LinkedIn have reported that 80% of people work harder when they feel appreciated. This emphasizes the importance of employee recognition, which is not just a nice thing to do, but a necessity.   Replacing a bad boss with a good one can increase the productivity of each subordinate's output by more than 10 percent. In today's competitive business environ...

What if I told you that simply walking in the woods or immersing yourself in nature could significantly reduce stress, enhance resilience, prevent burnout, and boost creativity? More and more corporate professionals are embracing forest bathing and forest therapy, known as shinrin-yoku. This involves consciously and contemplatively taking in the forest atmosphere using all of one’s senses. It's no...

The mental health of our teenage population is crucial to the well-being and future of our nation. Today, I'm here to provide a status report on the state of this mission. According to the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Population Affairs, while many adolescents experience positive mental health, an estimated 49.5 percent of adolescents have had a mental health disorder at some...

Let's discuss entrepreneurial change.   This means being open to new ideas, taking calculated risks, and experimenting with different approaches. Since its founding in 2017, Bloom Bar has been the preeminent nightlife destination in Ghana’s capital, Accra. It is renowned across the continent for its signature, down-to-earth ambience, carefully curated cocktails, expert mixologists, and inimitable...

When you socialize regularly in college, you tend to develop deep and lasting relationships. Even if some of the connections are shorter-term, they can support you in different ways. For example, maybe a college friend in your major is interested in starting a business with you.   According to American Addictions Centers, around 50 percent of women and men surveyed have had their drinks or food sp...

The Cleveland Clinic reports that approximately 1 in 50 Americans, or 5.4 million people, have some form of paralysis.   Ken Kunken broke his neck on October 31, 1970, while making a tackle during a college football game at Cornell University. The injury severed his spinal cord, leaving him almost totally paralyzed from the shoulders down.   Ken spent more than nine months in various hospitals and...

Being firmly planted in reality means looking at the hard, scary, and uncertain aspects of life and maintaining a belief that we will prevail despite challenges. Jackson Calame hosts the Vision Pros, a live podcast where he interviews Market Leaders to explore their vision, challenges, and principles of success. He teaches visionary entrepreneurs how to unlock sustainable revenue growth and expand...

Entrepreneurial success is an individual entrepreneur's unique understanding and evaluation of personal standards. The allure of entrepreneurship as a path to financial independence is particularly strong in today's uncertain economy, where traditional job security is diminishing. Starting and running a business involves facing numerous challenges and reaping rewards, requiring specific skills, un...

Career clarity refers to having a clear understanding of your career direction, goals, and yourself in the work environment. According to the Society of Human Resources Management, a survey found that 34% of respondents ages 18 to 24 did not think they could use their existing skill sets at work, 33% did not think they could control the next steps in their careers, and 55% said they were anxious a...

Coaching is essential to sports, fostering skill development, mentorship, and creating a sense of community among athletes and participants. With 1 in 4 Canadians having been involved in coaching sport, they represent one of the largest volunteer segments in the country, and their significance cannot be overstated, The Sport Information Resource Centre reports. Research shows that coaches are amon...

I'd like to discuss the reality of the situation versus the hopeful prospects for improving political dysfunction and ethical integrity in American politics and society. Here are some relevant facts to consider:   According to a recent report released by  U.S. News and World Report – Harris Poll survey, 86% of American respondents are "largely disappointed" by leaders in society, with 47% feeling...

  Having vision and discipline in business means having a game plan for acceleration and the patience to see it through. When you have the ambition to start a startup business, establishing clarity is key. According to the Center for American Progress, the number of startups—firms that are under 1 year old—increased by 16 percent between 2019 and 2023, which is more than 2 1/2 times the 2015–2019...

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) estimates that in 2023, the real estate market contributed 18% of the GDP, which is equivalent to $4.9 trillion. According to NAR, the median home sale generated about $125,000 in 2023.   Twelve years ago, Steve Werner, the Chief Investment Officer, at Home Invest, made a life-changing decision. He quit his job as a waiter to pursue his dream of becoming...

High achievers possess an innate curiosity and are driven by motivation. Passion serves as the starting point for many great achievements. Jaclyn Strominger, a High Achiever Success Coach, has been passionate about helping people for over three decades. Previously working in magazine publishing for 20 years, she transitioned to mentoring when she observed that many individuals start their careers...

Both the frequency and severity of exposure to critical incidents are essential factors in the likelihood of developing PTSD. Research suggests that police officers exhibit higher rates of PTSD than the general population, with estimates of prevalence between 7% and 19%, according to the Illinois government Office of Justice Programs.   For Justin Hesse: “I started my career as a police officer in...

If you're a high achiever, it means that you have the ambition to achieve at the highest heights of your unmatched potential. It means that you're intrinsically motivated to see others reach the pinnacle of their own potential. It means you're invested in society's future. Business.com reports that 57% of America’s workforce considers themselves to be high achievers. Self-described high-achieving...

It is important to have a lawyer assist with a separation agreement to safeguard your legal rights, including the right to honest financial disclosure from the other party. Most couples choose a no-fault divorce, which allows them to end their marriage without proving any wrongdoing. However, factors such as career choices, parenting differences, division of household labor, relationships with fam...