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Involuntary vs.Voluntary: Demystifying Layoffs

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Layoffs, redundances, downsizing or separations, whether voluntary or involuntary, while unfortunate, are a frequent occurrence in today’s business world. Yet, many organizations fail to realize the importance of a well-defined career transition assistance process, often treating it as an afterthought. This shortsighted approach can have significant consequences, damaging morale, souring the employer brand, and even…

The Tulsa Beacon’s 18th anniversary is in April

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On April 25, 2001, Susan and I launched the first edition of the Tulsa Beacon. This wasn’t the first time we had started a newspaper. In 1984, I was the suburban reporter for the daily paper and I covered Glenpool on a regular basis. I got to know the city manager, the bank president, the…

The weather and amateur ham radio operators

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] When is Spring? That is the severe weather season in our part of the world. We live where the Pacific northwest cool air moves to the middle of the continent to clash with warm moist air travelling up from the Gulf. Nature’s light show…

Vacation joys are found in relationships, not circumstances

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My wife and I had not had a vacation in several years. We decided to take six days off last week and relax on the beaches of Mexico. We boarded a plane in Tulsa, heading toward our connecting flight in Dallas. Landing at DFW’s Terminal A and flying out of Terminal D, we had to…

Values, Ethics and Strengths – Build Strong Relationships

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Values are the guiding principles and beliefs that drives much of our lives and businesses.  They are reinforced by what you reward and what you tolerate and impact the attitudes and behaviors of every person. That’s why values are such a big deal. They tell others what’s expected (and accepted) and show the world what…

Swimming opportunities have changed over 50 years

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When I grew up, I loved to go swimming. I learned to swim at the Olympic-sized outdoor pool at McClure Park (near 11th street and Memorial Drive). It was two blocks from the house where I grew up and it only cost a quarter to go swimming back in the 1960s. McClure Park has a…

For the birds: God cares for the Sparrows and He cares for You

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As the first hot day welcomed us to a new season, the Moore family initiated the rite of passage into summertime by breaking out the Yada Hoodies’ 10-foot-by-30-inch swimming pool. You find these little pools in backyards all across America. They are easy to set up and even easier to tear down. In case you…

Who are you listening to for advice? Be selective and pray

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Who are you listening to for advice? Listening to every piece of advice given to you can be frustrating and lead to poor decisions on your part. Whether you’re making breakfast or deciding what to wear in the morning, your brain is making upward of 35,000 decisions each day, according to many resources. By the…