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The coronavirus pandemic caused many professionals to turn to virtual events to make connections and stay involved in societal life. According to Forbes Virtual events are up 1,000% since Coronavirus. Making it essential you do everything you can to make both virtual and in person events, as authentic as possible to keep people coming back.  Shay Wheat is a Certified Event Producer™ & Creator of p...

The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) is an association of over 11,000 American football coaches and staff on all levels. Evan Burk is a speaker, former NFL coach, and podcast host who uses the sports world as his backdrop to engage audiences with thought-provoking lessons of leadership, team-building, and creating championship cultures. Evan Burk is not your typical football coach. Des...

Many employees report that the pandemic caused them to consider their priorities, and they want to make sure their jobs allow for flexibility and control. Those desires are driving the popularity of a shorter week.  Here are some facts and figures from  www.qualtrics.com 92% of      employees would support their employer implementing a four-day work week 88% say       it would improve their work-l...

Effective leadership starts with a clear vision and defined purpose of direction so you can lead with clarity and conviction. For Thomas Rosenberg “I have always been passionate about helping folks grow and transform. However, coming from a medical and scientific family, I felt the need to pursue a technical career path in order to be seen as a man.” Over the course of my 25+ year career, I’ve wor...

The National Institute of Mental Health reports mental illnesses are common in the United States. Nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (52.9 million in 2020). According to the Canadian Association of Mental Health 1 out of 5 Canadians also deal with mental illness. “I find empathy to be probably the most important human characteristic if you’re trying to build relationships. “...

Every year in April in the NFL Hope Springs Eternal for all 32 teams during the NFL draft. Its an opportunity for great optimism, hope and inspiration for the promise of brighter days ahead. In April of 2024 the city of Detroit and the surrounding region will be put on full display as the NFL community will ascend upon the Motor City as the host city for the annual talent selection process. "The d...

In the 2019-20 NBA season, the total attendance was at over 17 million. The league-wide average per game attendance in the NBA was 17,750 in the 2019-20 season. Jeff Munneke is the Vice President of Fan Experience for the Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx. He oversees all aspects of Fan Experiences which includes serving as the primary contact for all fan interactions with a focus on Timberwolves and...

Its no secret the American political culture is broken and is in need of repair. Dr. Andrew Bard Schmookler is an award-winning author, summa cum laude graduate of Harvard University, former Democratic candidate for Congress, former talk radio host. Andy’s weekly op-ed pieces have appeared in newspapers around the country. Since 2004, Dr. Schmookler has focused his attention on the current crisis...

According to the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL): There are more than 835,000 Americans currently residing in assisted living communities. According to the demographics, most of these residents are white female age 85 or older. Marcia Miller is one of those people, driving results—through collaboration, partnerships, and relationships as the Executive Director and Founder of The Residen...

The federal graduation rate, however, remains the only measure to compare student-athletes with the general student body. Using this measure, student-athletes graduate at the same rate as the student body: 69%. Both college athletes and their peers in the student body increased by 1 point in the past year according to the NCAA. When you’re in the middle or end of your educational journey would you...

To maintain the appearance of manliness, the research finds that 38 percent of men do not talk to others about their feelings and almost three in 10 have never shown emotion or cried in front of others, according to www.zurich.com.  The Goliath Foundation meets every day guys where they're at, helping them to fill their toolkits with methods and ways to move past pain and lead healthier, happier l...

79% of employees will quit due to a lack of appreciation. While 83% of organizations believe it's important to develop leaders at every level of the company, only 5% of businesses have implemented leadership development at all levels according to  www.zippia.com/Lubna Forzley, is a coach and speaker on various topics in the field of Purpose, Marketing, storytelling, inner work, HR and Leadership....

Moderngentlemen.net reports 70% of Americans have kissed on the first date. More than 32 million US citizens use dating apps. The average number of relationships before marriage for men is six, and five for women. 60% of women are not actively dating. Collette Gee is a dating and relationship specialist who helps busy professionals navigate a confusing and sometimes dangerous modern dating world,...

If you live your life through the lens of gratitude, you’ll have the opportunity to bend the arc of history towards a place of unity where all people will experience prosperity and personal growth. Julie Hilsen is the author of Life of Love the Joyful Guide to Self and Sensuality.  Julie shares her passion for living a life of magic and joy. Her debut book is a powerful tool for self discovery and...

Recognizing or ascertaining what makes (someone or something) different is the key to differentiating yourself from an overwhelming sea of sameness. Forbes reports: · 83% of companies that believe it’s important to make customers happy also experience growing revenue. · Brands with superior customer experience bring in 5.7 times more revenue than competitors that lag in customer experience. · 73%...

Life is such a grand privilege of an adventure of promise. And during our life’s journey were given the tools to make a maximum difference in the world. However, sometimes we need to eliminate our self-limiting beliefs to progress forward. That’s were Carrie Schmidt comes in. As the Founder and CEO of Infinite SOULutions, LLC, Carrie Schmidt puts the SOUL in SOULutions by transforming lives person...

Riverside.fm reports the average podcast gets around 27 listens per episode. The top 1% of podcasts have almost 3,200 per episode. Jason Cercone is a creative professional, podcaster, and strategist specializing in podcast guest optimization. He is the Founder of Cercone Consulting, through which he helps brands and professionals get booked as a guest on top-ranked podcasts and leverage the author...

There are 2.87 million apps available for download on the Google Play Store. 21% of Millennials open an app 50+ times per day. 49% of people open an app 11+ times each day. 70% of all US digital media time comes from mobile apps. Daniel Hafner started out building apps with zero ability to write a single line of code, yet somehow figured out how to build an entire app development business. He’s th...

The mission of FIBA, which is a non-profit making organization, is to unite the 450 million basketball players and fans globally, by developing and promoting the sport. Shoot360 is on a mission to utilize technology to assist in training some of the top basketball players from all walks of life. Shoot 360 was founded as the world's finest basketball shooting and ball handling training gym. Shoot 3...

Executives and entrepreneurs are accustomed to meeting performance indicators and deadlines associated with meeting business objectives. However, the question becomes do they place the same priority on optimizing their health? Julian Hayes II is an executive health consultant & epigenetic atelier, and the host of Optimal Health for Busy Entrepreneurs. His initial journey began in the pursuit of be...

www.cinchhomeservices.com/ reports 88% of people always or      often have a morning routine. Among them, highly productive people (92%)      were more likely to do so. Forty-three percent of      Americans said they view drinking coffee as the most crucial part of their      morning routine, followed by exercising (32%) and taking a shower (26%). Among people preparing for their morning routines...

The moral curve of history is bending closer to the arc of equal justice for all.  With President Joe Biden’s appointment of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court a move 232 years and 115 justices in the making. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s exemplary background reflects the Biden administration’s commitment to nominating exceptional judges at every level. Upon confirmation, Judge...

What is a frustration in business? 'Frustration' of a contract occurs where circumstances beyond the control of the parties mean that the contract can no longer be performed. It may also be the case that the obligations under the contract have become radically different from those originally envisaged due to those prevailing circumstances. Have you ever wondered how so many Entrepreneurs’ lives ha...

Mentoring plays a critical role in building your business as an entrepreneur. It allows you to step into the business world with confidence, courage, and conviction. It allows you to act towards progress. Tom Maze is a Serial Entrepreneur, Coach, Consultant, and Mentor for personal growth, leadership, business development, and marketing. Tom is also building Squadra Holdings, a performance-based h...

Gut health refers to the physical state and physiologic function of the many parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Twenty million Americans suffer from chronic digestive diseases, gialliance.com/ reports.  Digestive diseases necessitate 25% of all surgical operations. Digestive diseases are one of the most prevalent causes of disability in the workforce. Jacob Thurston is a holistic practitioner an...