Each year we reflect on how the past year evolved and where life has taken us. Take a few moments to remember some of your new family memories. They can be lifting when we’re down. Did you find time for yourself? You can’t take care of everyone if you don’t pay attention to your own needs. Were you able to make advancements in your career goals? It was a tough year, but I hope you did something – took a continuing education course, read a business book, attended a seminar or webinar – that was a positive move toward your goals. Even small steps lead the way to success.
You will find the cover profile inspiring. She has climbed mountains in her life and career, having the devastating experience of losing her husband at a very early age, juxtaposed by the exhilaration of reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. She has a passion for life and the people within it.
Are the people you work with high performers? Do you like your job? If not, whose responsibility is it to make sure employees are motivated? What is revealed in the article included in this issue may just surprise you!
Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.
~ Maria Robinson
I have been trying to become more outwardly organized. I say “outwardly” because although my office looked in disarray, I generally knew where everything was. I’ve made progress at work and at home. One thing I have learned is to take one room at a time. Learn how you can become more organized and about the helpful aids available.
Women have unique health issues. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and we have provided information about a disease that used to be the leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States. It has dropped significantly, but by knowing the risks and taking advantage of screenings available, it is a cancer that can be eradicated.
Thank you for looking to us to present dynamic information in BusinessWoman and for attending events that we present throughout the year. Oh, see the back page for a new event that we, along with our Presenting Sponsor Lancaster General Health, will be holding this year. It’s so exciting!
I wish you a happy and successful new year!
