Category: Tips & Opinions

Flippy Flop:  It has always interested me or should I say disgusted me in how people flippy flop… It may sound like a weird expression but it is one I use.  Others may use the expression – Two Faced. It is when people are for you – your friend, family, loved one, spouse, etc. and […]

Exceptional Leaders: This is something that has significantly changed throughout the times. If you google this subject, many different articles and ideas come up, and every one of them seems to have a bit different idea or concept. Here are a few different links to the different ideas. https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimberlyfries/2018/02/08/8-essential-qualities-that-define-great-leadership/?sh=254827093b63 https://online.champlain.edu/blog/top-qualities-of-a-great-leader https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/leadership-qualities-great-leaders/ As you can see […]

Interesting Options:  While looking into different things in other countries, I came across some interesting ideas that would be a nicety for Canada… In Mexico, they have their blood type on their driver’s license – which makes it so much easier during emergencies for the hospitals if blood is needed – makes it simpler. The […]

Exceptional Employers:  What makes a workplace great? Every year, there are articles printed about the best companies to work for – what makes the criteria for those results? https://www.forbes.com/sites/elisabethbrier/2022/10/11/meet-the-worlds-best-employers-2022/?sh=126e5090c086 Looking at different websites, they seem to have some similarities on topics and some differences. Excerpt  below taken from:  https://www.greatplacetowork.ca/en/articles/what-makes-a-company-a-great-place-to-work#:~:text=A%20great%20workplace%20is%20all,which%20they%20like%20their%20colleagues “A great workplace is all about: […]

The Sandwich Age:  I am at an age that they call the sandwich age – still raising kids while helping aging parents. I am not sure about you, but I watched my parents age significantly during the Covid pandemic. I must admit, I am fortunate – I have a relationship with my parents that is […]

Spring:  Spring is a time for new beginnings… The weather is starting to let up, the birds are chirping, the sun is shining, people are starting to get cabin fever, which creates an environment to get out more. You start seeing more people out and about, while getting more invitations to get together. It’s funny […]

Life – Technology – Life It has been a while since my last post – a lot has happened… On a personal level, I worked a lot of long hours, (but I do love what I do and it was my choice), I fell down the stairs of my 114 year old house (the steep, […]

Flooding:  We have talked about our weird weather patterns previously and what has been going on in our area. Yesterday, numerous Rural Municipalities flooded – some claiming “State of Emergencies” and others are close.  Roads have washed out, train tracks are affected in places, some small bridges have been taken out with the force of […]

Warehouse Cleanliness:  Why is it important to have a clean, organized warehouse? Cleaning and organizing your warehouse can be a chore – it took time to get to the point that it is and it will take time to get it to make changes.  It is well worth it to have it organized and while […]

Emotions:  Looking at yesterday’s post, and really taking a deep look within, how do you affect those around you with your emotions? We all have emotions – are they controlling you, or are you controlling them? Sometimes, if we take the time to look at the affect we have on those surrounding us, we have […]

Proactive vs Reactive:  What are the benefits of being proactive vs reactive? Being proactive in life is a much smoother, calmer, more enjoyable way to live. In business, we can tend to get into the habit of fighting fires – this can create a chaotic work environment with heaps of pressure and stress.  It is […]

Emotions & Animals:  Animals are amazing creatures… They feel so many things being around us.  They are way more sensitive to moods and have an innate understanding of what we are feeling, what we are going through.  It is simply incredible. In saying that, you can also learn a lot about yourself if you look […]