Being capable of getting up and down off the floor, without support, is a life saving skill. We take this skill for granted when we’re young and youthful, but as we age many of us will find our ability to simply stand up becomes compromised. How often do you see an older person have trouble getting up off of their chair, car, or public transit seat? If they have trouble squatting up and down from their seat, you can guarantee that getting up and down off of the floor is almost impossible without support or assistance. If you’re young and injury free, this may not seem like a big deal to you. But as you age, it can (and most likely will) literally mean the difference between life and death. F
Leadership in any capacity – whether you’re the CEO of a big company, the manager of a small business, or the boss of your household – is all about effective communication. I learned early on that in order to lead and motivate my team, both at work and at home, I was going to have to set the example with solid communication skills. The language of a leader should always stem from two core intentions: to instruct and to inspire. When it comes to instructing the people around you, this is more about providing clear guidance as opposed to being “bossy” for the sake of it. When people are looking to you for your expertise and your leadership, they are looking for constructive communication – t
