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A Lesson from Falco on Love in the Workplace

Does Falco provide us with a lesson about love in the workplace? I believe so. A few weeks ago, I was visiting family in New York City, when I decided to take a late afternoon walk in Central Park. I had spent the morning on the north side of the park looking for, and photographing, …

Time for a Change? Well, it’s the new year, isn’t it always top of mind? YES!  Every December 31st there is always a level of excitement and enthusiasm with resolutions and aspirations.   So, it got me thinking about change. Change is typically not a comfortable word.  Using our handy dandy google engine, you will find …

A growing trend among employers is programs designed to increase the volunteer efforts of employees. How successful are these programs? What’s the purpose of these programs? The answer is like so many others in business: it depends. Your volunteer program could be enhancing morale and aiding retention, or it could be turning employees off. It …

8 steps to organizational alignment

Have you ever driven a car with its wheels out of alignment? The ride is smooth at lower speeds, while it shakes vigorously and uncomfortably at higher speeds. Executing strategy in organizations can behave in a similar fashion. If people in a company are misaligned, the ride can begin to feel bumpy at higher speeds …

On-site and Near Site Clinics

1 00:00:02,600 –> 00:00:05,500 Hey, Michael Godwin here with the benefit company quick follow-up message 2 00:00:05,500 –> 00:00:08,100 on Direct Primary Care through near site and 3 00:00:08,100 –> 00:00:12,400 on-site clinics. I’ve posted a few videos on this topic this year and this 4 00:00:12,400 –> 00:00:15,200 is another in that series. If …

How many times have you had a great idea, an idea that you thought could change the course of your team, your department, or even your company only to have it shot down?  To have the status quo chosen over this beautiful, incredible, amazing idea. Well, I’m here to tell you that your peers or …

Finding Margin Through Increased Productivity

With the new year and resolutions upon us, many folks use this season to focus on personal development and self-improvement.  The options for such are wide and varied, and our attempt at “boiling the ocean” makes the subject complex. A simplified and clarifying question regarding that very topic came up on an internal call today.  …

5 Strategies for a Personal Reset

Seneca wrote, “If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable.” Over the last couple of years, things have really taken unexpected turns for everyone. I do not know anyone whose plans have not been affected by the pandemic. Some are people who plan their day/week/year to the minute, while …

Hidden Taxes in Healthcare Finance

“Follow the Money” is a phrase that became popular following the 1976 film “All the Presidents Men.” So, let’s “Follow the money” in healthcare to help us understand how Medicare and Baby Boomers impact your Employer-based Health Insurance costs. Before doing so, it’s important to understand a few dynamics in our country.  First, consider the …