Posts by Amelia Frost
CEO Confidence: Myth or Opportunity?
With CEO confidence nearing an all-time high, it makes sense to visit a few key points that can make a difference when you are moving a company forward. Possibly one of the most successful restaurant brands today is Starbucks. They carved out a niche in a massive ecosystem that has had unprecedented success. The brand…
Read MoreEP 163: Paula Faris on Leading with Passion and Intuition – Global Leadership Network
SUMMARY Paula Faris joins the podcast today to talk about the different ways leaders can “lead with heart.” Paula is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, podcast host and founder of CARRY Media, and she sat down for this conversation with Global Leadership Network President and CEO David Ashcraft. Together they explore the roles that intuition…
Read MoreHow to Communicate a Merger or Acquisition in 9 Steps
Mergers and acquisitions, or M&A as the process is more commonly known in the business world, reached an all-time high in 2021 as companies struggled to find their footing following shutdowns and a “new normal” brought about by the pandemic. While M&As made headlines at that time with mega-deals in the $20- to $30-billion range…
Read MoreThe Complete Ketogenic Diet for Beginners: Your Essential Gu…
The Power of Keto Lose weight, improve digestion, and feel sharper and more alert with keto. This ketogenic cookbook beginner’s guide shows you the way. Plenty of Variety Eating a keto diet comes with new rules, but this cookbook makes sure you don’t get bored, with recipes for everything from…
Read MoreWedding weight loss: Shed the extra kilos before your big day with these exercises
Abhi Singh Thakur. Know which all weight loss exercises to include in your wedding workout plan. Image courtesy: Adobe Stock Weight loss exercises for brides-to-be There are many exercises that you can add to your fitness routine. Here are some of the most effective exercises – 1. Running Begin with a warm-up such as light…
Read MoreApple Cider Vinegar Baths (and Why You Should Try One)
Many types of baths are great for detox and relaxation. One of the simplest ones though is a DIY apple cider vinegar bath. They’re great for skincare and with just one ingredient, couldn’t be easier! I’m not a fan of vinegar’s smell, but I am a huge fan of apple cider vinegar baths. They leave…
Read MoreWhat a Dietitian Wants You to Know About Artificial Dyes
Candy-colored cereal. Neon pickles. Wasabi peas. Many popular foods get their eye appeal from artificial dyes. Artificial dyes are just what they sound like: synthetic colorants used in food products to make them look appealing to kids and grownups. Recently, artificial dyes have become a hotly debated topic. You may have seen the subject pop…
Read MoreWhat to Eat for Breakfast If Trying to Achieve a Calorie Deficit
Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day, and it’s true that breakfast eaters tend to have healthier habits (1). But science suggests that whether you skip or eat breakfast has little effect on weight loss (2). So, it’s a personal preference! If you are a regular breakfast eater, starting…
Read MoreMyFitnessPal Guide: Protein Edition
Protein plays a crucial role in your health and well-being. Whether you’re looking to build muscle, shore up bone health, or just feel your best, understanding what protein does and how to get the right amount can help you meet your goals. Here’s your go-to protein guide featuring insights from MyFitnessPal experts and tools to…
Read MoreDoes anti-trafficking work have a burnout problem — or a leadership problem? – Global Leadership Network
By Amber Van Schooneveld Within anti-trafficking nonprofits, staff turnover is an all-too-familiar challenge. Heavy caseloads, budgetary constraints and vicarious trauma lead to burnt-out staff who abandon ship after finding themselves utterly spent. But according to a 2022 study by Institute for Survivor Care, anti-trafficking and survivor care nonprofits don’t have a burnout problem; they have…
Read MoreDepartment of Government Efficiency (DOGE): What is Going On Here? – Character and Leadership
One of the first acts by the Trump administration was to create the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and appoint Elon Musk to head this new governmental department. President Trump then instructed Elon Musk and his support team to go through many of the governmental departments to look for fraud, overspending, duplication and waste. The…
Read MoreEP 162: GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft on Leading with Heart – Global Leadership Network
SUMMARY This month’s theme at the Global Leadership Network is “leading with heart,” and in this episode of the Global Leadership Podcast, Whitney Putnam sits down with GLN president and CEO David Ashcraft. Together, they explore what it means to lead with heart and examine practical ways that leaders can begin to lead with openness…
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