Working through the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic decline that followed has been challenging for people across all industries. As a manager, you should look for ways to support your team and make them feel valued during these difficult times. But in an unpredictable economy with already-tight budgets, you may not have the money for…
Everyone has a long day at work occasionally that leaves us stressed, exhausted and needing a break from the daily grind. Unfortunately, you can’t always take that break, especially when one long day is followed by another. The good news is that, by practicing simple acts of self-care at night, you can get into the…
I was recently reminded of the expression “clear as mud.” My superiors in the military used this expression to drive home the point of getting something done expeditiously, whether the task at hand was clear to me or not. The point of the expression was that we were going to do it anyway. When I…
Learning new skills is how we advance both professionally and socially. Mastering a new skill can open doors to different industries, specializations and opportunities. It’s never too late to pick up a new skill, but when they have only a limited amount of time available, many people feel apprehensive about diving into new areas of…
In today’s political climate, merely mentioning the word “immigration” evokes unease and polarization at every level from our families and neighbors, all the way up to our legislators. The problem, up until now, is that we’ve been having this conversation from emotional and political perspectives rather than looking at the facts. In Virginia, we have…
WINCHESTER — In 2008, retired Army Staff Sgt. John Lewandowski founded the Veterans Community Resources nonprofit organization to assist Shenandoah Valley veterans. He ran it until 2014. John S. Lewandowski (left) and Jorge Gutierrez pose at Lewandowski’s home on Tuesday. Gutierrez, chairman of the board of the Veterans Community Resources and a retired U.S. Army…
Amy Alonzo aalonzo@winchesterstar.com The Winchester Star PUBLICATION: Winchester Star, The (VA) DATE: September 21, 2015 Participants in the 2015 POW/MIA Recognition Day in Jim Barnett Park on Saturday salute as the American flag is raised at the beginning of the ceremony. (Photo by Jeff Taylor/The Winchester Star) The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The more than 83,000…
HOME DEPOT SETS THE EXAMPLE Have you heard? Leaders are not born, they’re made! Leadership continues to be the hottest topic of conversation in business today. It’s no wonder it’s become such a growth industry; it also appears that everyone is an expert on it with varied levels of experiences. I think…
By Alex Bridges 2:10 pm Sunday, August 16, 2015 A veterans advocacy group has refocused its efforts from housing to mental health care and education for former service members. Almost a year has passed since the Disabled Veterans Committee on Housing re-branded itself as the Veterans Community Resources. The nonprofit organization also backed off on…