There are physical stalkers and cyberstalkers. If your employees feel threatened, your entire workforce is at risk. Understand how stalkers think and prevent any problems now!...
Read MoreAre You Prepared for an Active Shooter?
You are at work and all you hear gunfire. What should you do? It's important to know how to prepare in advance for this situation with proper training and procedures and then RUN, HIDE, or FIGHT if you are in the throws of one. ...
Read MoreRoad Rage: Are we Just Accepting it as a Part of Life?
Road rage is on the rise. It's important to know how to deal with it if you are in this precarious situation. ...
Read MoreWhen Anger Turns into Life Rage
It's understandable most people get angry from time to time given the year we have just lived through. But rage? That isn't acceptable. Find out how to turn down your emotions in these five situations. ...
Read MoreHarnessing the Power of the Law of Attraction
As we start out a new year, the Law of Attraction is one way to bring more positivity into our lives. ...
Read MoreSay Yes to Universal Background Checks for Firearms
For several years, teachers have looked to Congress to pass laws to keep guns out of active shooters’ hands. But it’s not just those returning to academia that is calling for gun reform. It’s the average U.S. citizen that no longer feels safe attending public events in America. One solution is up for debate, universal background checks for all gun purchases in the United States. It’s estimated that 20-22% of gun transactions occur without a background check. Purchase Loopholes Currently, only licensed dealers are required to run background checks. There are many other “legal” loopholes for private sales, including:...
Read MoreBlack Friday – Go or Stay Home?
We all like to save money- it seems to be how Americans do things; this year is especially challenging with COVID-19. Black Friday has always been the hallmark of savings, where each store has their fantastic deals with only a certain number of them. In 2020 the big obstacle is safety, so many stores have turned to virtual, online events. However, some ardent shoppers want to pursue store deals, even in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Why Black Friday is Intense According to the International Business Times (IBT), there are three reasons that Black Friday is so intense:...
Read MoreExpert Witnesses Testify Via Videoconferencing [COVID-19]
The global coronavirus pandemic has and continues to have a profound effect on the way we do business, interact with others socially, and even how we conduct court cases, especially in the area of expert witnesses. In the past, the preferred method for this type of testimony was to fly the experts in, prep them for a day or two, and have them testify. They were not considered to be “experts” until the judge and jury could see them, and each side could grill their credentials. Since March, all of that has been tossed on its head....
Read MoreHow To Stop Workplace Bullying From Winning
Don’t Tolerate Bullying. How many of you have experienced these situations: You are in a meeting, and one person constantly interrupts or talks over someone else. They are the focus of attention, and no one can get a word in edgewise. You pitch a new idea to the team, and your boss tears it apart in front of everyone and makes you feel tiny. Internally you are frustrated and have decided not to share any more ideas with the group. There is someone constantly making snide remarks in the meeting, sort of under their breath. You can hear these...
Read MoreHow Bullying Happens to People with Disabilities
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. However, when mainstream media focuses on the bullying epidemic in our society, teenagers’ stories are traditionally publicized. The most tragic stories usually involve teens who seemingly have everything to live for takes their own life after being mercilessly bullied by peers. These stories of teenage suicide cause outrage because almost everyone can put themselves in the parent’s shoes. However, the people most vulnerable to bullies in modern society are those with disabilities. These are the silent, defenseless victims who are often quick to trust, making them the perfect targets for bullies. Someone with...
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