The Superpower of Surveys by Mariah Shields· March 14, 2023 6:04 pm·Throughout my career, employers have consistently voiced a similar concern—the struggle to recruit and retain employees. Today, this issue is…
A Love Letter to Sonoma County by Karissa Kruse· November 1, 2022 4:05 pm·As harvest is in full swing in Sonoma County, I am reminded that we live in an incredibly special place.…
A Humble Toast by Bill Meagher· November 1, 2022 3:55 pm·The wine industry is overrun with gimmicky labels, uppity attitudes and more clubs than a golf shop. None of which…
What to Do with Leftover Cheese by John Ash· November 1, 2022 3:29 pm·If you are a cheese lover like me, I’ll bet you have lots of bits and pieces of leftover cheese…
Calm is a Superpower by Lorraine Alexander· September 8, 2022 3:12 pm·In today’s intense and busy world, calm is a rare state of being. We don’t often think about it; it’s…
Employees as an Asset by Chuck Root· August 2, 2022 12:51 pm·There was a time when employees were expendable. There were always new hires to be found and people that wanted…
Health Benefits and Custom-Designed Plans by Matthew Sohn· August 2, 2022 12:20 pm·A common conversation I have with both employers and employees sounds something like this: “Health insurance is too expensive. The…
Seven Days Up in the Air and On the Road by Karissa Kruse· July 14, 2022 6:43 pm·Seven days traveling coast to coast discussing agriculture and promoting the Sonoma County Wine Region, may not be the most…
The Heart Muscle and Lifestyle Choices by Jitesh Vasadia, M.D.· May 24, 2022 4:56 pm·If making healthier lifestyle choices was among your New Year’s resolutions, then hopefully you are off to a good start.…
Making Space for Me-Time by Emily Hodges Wallace· May 24, 2022 4:31 pm·In a Zoom call with a group of professional women last week, one of the participants said, “I need to…