Category: Tips & Opinions

The Golden Rule:  Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.  Which means treat others how you want to be treated.  I grew up living and being taught this rule.  This works to an extent but as we have grown and evolved, some people have continued in this manner but on many […]

Vehicle Battery Safety:  Recently this was brought to my attention as a friend of a friend was hurt this year and was hospitalized for a while and may have lifelong repercussions because of it.  It is something I wasn’t aware that could happen.  I am sure lots of people reading this will already know this […]

Friendships:  Friends are an important part of life.  True friendships take time establish.  In order to have a true friend, you need to allow a certain vulnerability, level of honesty, trust and respect.    A lot of people aren’t totally honest with themselves, so it makes it difficult to trust someone else on that level.  It […]

In honor of NAOSH week, we will be focusing this next week on Safety Topics. My POV on Safety:  I have done many safety presentations, tool box talks, safety audits, safety courses and on many occasions I have utilized this video.  I have shared this video with my family and friends to help give them […]

SWOT – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats.    In business, this is something that is utilized to assist in making decisions – especially for startups or in the planning phase.  However, it is beneficial to continue to use this process when making important or impactful business decisions.  This tool may be used in business but can […]

In honor of NAOSH week, we will be focusing this next week on Safety Topics. Health & Safety:  This has been a hot topic for many companies in the last decade as Safety has taken precedence over a lot of things – which is important.  As we are about to have another NAOSH week – […]

My Story:  I have a shirt that says “My life.  My choices.  My mistakes.  My lessons.  Not your business.  Mind your own problems before you talk about mine.  My life is not your story to tell.”  It may sound a bit harsh but in reality it is a very true statement.  It is my life, […]

In honor of NAOSH week, we will be focusing this next week on Safety Topics. Workplace Safety:  Worker Rights:  Do you know what your rights are?  We go over them in the safety meetings, when you are reviewing the safety manual and other safety related items…  But do you truly know your rights and do […]

Legacy:  What legacy do you want to leave behind?  There are many ways throughout our life that we can leave a footprint or legacy.  Personally:  By doing this, you create a root system that helps the next generation to be more grounded and feel connected to something bigger than themselves, that they can add to […]

In honor of NAOSH week, we will be focusing this next week on Safety Topics. SDS – Safety Data Sheets:  Have you changed over your MSDS to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) format – SDS’s?  https://hsi.com/blog/safety-data-sheets-under-globally-harmonized-system-ghs https://www.bu.edu/ehs/ehs-topics/hazard-communication/safety-data-sheets-the-globally-harmonized-system-for-hazard-communication https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/occupational-health-safety/workplace-hazardous-materials-information-system.html It was a lot of work for companies to change over to the GHS, but it was […]

Opportunity:  Opportunity is just around the corner, if you choose to believe it and have your heart, mind and eyes open to recognize and receive it!   I know from experience that it doesn’t always feel like it is. Sometimes or even most times, it tends to feel out of reach. However, it is usually our […]

In honor of NAOSH week, we will be focusing this next week on Safety Topics. Safety Manuals:  Are you involved in an industry where you are required to have a Safety Manual?  Even if you are in an industry that doesn’t require these, there are many good aspects that could be incorporated into your business […]