Monthly Archives: July 2011

What Companies can Learn From Schools

Usually, it is companies that lend a helping hand to schools in preparing students for the work world.  Well, now the tables have turned.  The business world can learn a thing or two from schools when it comes to developing healthy eating habits.  I recently read about a local Seattle elementary school that has BANNED…

Chocolate Charity

Is it a good thing for a gym to be selling extra-large chocolate bars at their front desk for charity purposes (raising money to send kids to athletic events on the east coast)?  I have my thoughts, but I’m curious to hear your thoughts on this offering.   Good, bad, bad or indifferent?  Suggestions for…

Misadventures in Health Habits #2

Las Vegas is where adults go to escape for a few days from reality and indulge themselves.  I’m all for taking vacations and stress relief, the reason for these posts has been to point out that Sin City is just a larger reflection of the poor health habits that many have when back at home. …

Misadventures in Health Habits #1

I’ve been lucky enough to attend a conference in Las Vegas.  You would think an organization related to health could pick a better location, but it sure let’s everyone kick up their heels for a few days.  Now I know I should turn off my personal responsibility insights when in Sin City, but I thought…