I’m passionate about what I do and always learning. I don’t claim to know everything, but I share what’s worked (or hasn’t) for me. My blog is a space for helpful insights—sometimes little-known tips that make our work easier. I encourage you to read, learn, and enjoy! Just a heads-up: my posts reflect my perspective and aren’t a substitute for legal advice.

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Winter Dehydration: A Silent Threat to Workplace Productivity

When the temperatures drop, and the days grow shorter, many of us focus on staying warm and avoiding winter illnesses. However, one often-overlooked health concern during the colder months is dehydration. While dehydration is commonly associated with hot summer days, it can be just as prevalent in the winter

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As we wind down 2024

In today's fast-paced and unpredictable world, teams need to be equipped with the tools to manage any crisis. Responding effectively is crucial for the success and sustainability of any team.

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Celebrating Women

International Women's Day is a reminder of the importance of recognizing, uplifting, and empowering women in all aspects of society. By coming together to celebrate women's achievements and advocate for gender equality, we can create a more just and inclusive world for everyone.

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Officer/Inspector Safety: Understanding The Sovereign Citizen

As our nation continues to be unsettled, there's a greater opportunity to interact with a Sovereign Citizen.

Sovereign citizens believe that the “privileges” offered them, such as Social Security or driver’s licenses, are contracts designed to ensnare people into the commercial jurisdiction of the illegitimate government. In essence, they generally do not support any governmental activity or action. As municipal representatives, CEOs, PMIs and BIs have a greater opportunity to have their authority challenged.

We will discuss the ideology of the Sovereign Citizen as well as some best practices for interaction with them.

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June is National Safety Month

June is National Safety Month! With a focus on raising awareness of safety and health risks for workers, the focus is also on helping decrease the number of injuries and fatalities in workplaces.

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Passion and Leadership

When you hear the word “passion”, I’m sure you think of many things, from love to anger, maybe even fear or enthusiasm. Unfortunately, in the leadership environment today, passion is often used when a leader is losing energy, creatively stagnant, decreased motivation, or even the dreaded burnout. “They’ve lost their passion” people will say.

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Leadership and Gratitude

We’re just a day away and our minds are full of thoughts of THE big meal, football and family, afternoon naps, and elastic waisted pants. In a blink of an eye, it’s gone for another year and we’re knee-deep into the next holiday. Thanksgiving is about celebrating harvest, the blessings of the year, friendships, and family.

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