The post Thought for the Day…09/24/24 appeared first on Good News!.

Happy Monday! Good character is essential. People may judge others based on material success & appearance. However, when evaluating character, these aren’t the criteria we use. We can build good character by being what we expect from others. Blessings, Marc

The post Thought for the Day…06/24/24 appeared first on Good News!.

Pollinator Week is an annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health.

So, what exactly are pollinators? Birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals that pollinate plants are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites of food. They also sustain our ecosystems and produce our natural resources by helping plants reproduce.

If you enjoy coffee, chocolate, apples, almonds, and many other foods that are part of our daily lives, you may be surprised to learn that without pollinators they might no longer exist. About 35 percent of the world’s food crops are the result of pollinating species, an essential component in global food production.

Learning about the importance and benefits of pollinators on the world’s food supply is the idea behind the 4-H Pollinator Habitat Program. The three-year program aims to teach 30,000 youth nationwide about the importance of pollinators and pollinator habitats, while encouraging the establishment of quality pollinator habitats at 22 sites across the country.

The program features a “Teens as Teachers” approach which is a true win-win for kids. The young people learn skills from teen ambassadors they look up to while 4-H teens develop their leadership skills through teaching.

The great thing about Pollinator Week is that you can celebrate and get involved any way you like! Kids can take part in craft activities by making their own ants from clothes pins and pipe cleaners, or designing a butterfly using a coffee filter and food dye, among many other ideas found on the 4-H website. https://www.4-h.org or http://www.4-h.org/corteva

4-H teen ambassador Grace Moeller from Minnesota will join Rancher & 4-H Mom Natalie Kovarik to discuss the 4-H Pollinator Habitat Program, how kids can get involved during National Pollinator Week, and the importance of the program for the future of U.S. agriculture and the global food supply.

Grace Moeller
Grace is a 17-year-old Pollinator Ambassador from Blue Earth County, Minnesota. She is passionate about pollinators, climate change, and the outdoors. Grace loves to ride horses, design clothes, and run Cross Country + Track and Field.

Natalie Kovarik
From the heart of the Nebraska Sandhills, Natalie Kovarik shares her ranching and familying story to showcase the beauty behind the western lifestyle as well as foster a community that supports and trusts in agriculture as much as she does. Most of her days are spent bouncing around in a dusty old tractor or out in pasture on horseback, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. With roots firmly planted in the ranching community, she aims to spend her time advocating for rural life while collecting meaningful moments on her ranch with her ever-growing family.

Interview is courtesy: National 4-H Council & Corteva AgriScience
#national #pollinator #week #june #learning #importance #pollinators #essential #component #global #food #council #corteva #agriscience #family #moeller #grace #natalie #kovarik #4h #production #birds #bats #bees #butterflies #beetles #ecosystems #teens #teachers

The post Help Celebrate National Pollinator Week June 21 – 27 appeared first on Good News!.

The second edition of the essential guide, updated with new research and observations to help twenty-first-century organizations create models for effective collaboration.

Collaborative skills have never been more important to a company’s success and these skills are essential for every worker today. https://www.radicalcollaboration.com/home/jim-tamm/

Radical Collaboration is a how-to-manual for creating trusting, cooperative environments, and transforming groups into motivated and empowered teams. James W. Tamm and Ronald J. Luyet provide tools that will help you increase your ability to work successfully with others, learn to be more aware of colleagues, and better problem-solve and negotiate.

Radical Collaboration is an eye-opener for leaders, managers, HR professionals, agents, trainers, and consultants who are seeking constructive ways of getting the results they want.

Praise for Radical Collaboration

This book opened my eyes and has given me the tools to collaborate with a clear head. The first section of the book identifies the signs you are becoming defensive, the second part elaborates and helps you explore your subconscious to discover why you are really becoming defensive. It has become easy for me to identify when my response to a situation is irrational due to all of my underlying insecurities weighing in. The book also does a great job pointing out your flaws without making you dwell on the past, it has the intention of exciting you to do better in the future. The last part of the book helps you with techniques for effective collaboration. I recommend this book to everyone, I think it will add value to anyone’s life. ―Reader Synopsis

I am a psychotherapist, and not only have I found this book to be an excellent summation of ways to help improve ALL relationships, but it has also become a good tool I use as I go through the book with my clients. Want to have better relationships? Figure out what your own defenses are and why you have them. Then learn how to deal with your own, and with those defenses that other people have. Then with an increased sense of safety, openness becomes much easier. This is a very well written, easy to read pathway to improved relationships. What could be more valuable? ―Reader Synopsis

About the Author

Jim Tamm is a former judge and an expert on dispute resolution and building collaborative relationships. mediated more than 1,000 employment disputes during his 25 years as a senior administrative law judge for the state of California. James is currently managing director of the international consulting firm Business Consultants Network, Inc

What Does Peace Mean to James W. Tamm: http://goodnewsplanet.com/what-does-peace-mean-to-james-w-tamm/

The post Radical Collaboration: Five Essential Skills to Overcome Defensiveness and Build Successful Relationships by James W. Tamm appeared first on Good News!.

New Survey Shows AdultsAges 50-59 See Value

But Lack Awareness of vaccines

Nearly three quarters(73%) of adults ages 50-59 say it is absolutely essential, extremely important or very important for adults their age to get vaccinated, however, more than one-third of older adults have never heard of or are unfamiliar with the vaccines recommended for their age group. In fact, 36% of adults ages 50-59 think that only high-risk people (e.g., managing chronic conditions, immuno-compromised, etc.) need adult vaccines, when in fact, many vaccines are recommended for most older adults. www.broughtbyvaccines.com/

Now, more than ever before, it is important to fully utilize the vaccines we have to help prevent the spread of disease.

A new data cut of a national survey of 3,000 US adults ages 50-79 and 300 US primary care physicians, found:

Less than half of adults in the US receive most vaccines recommended for them, in part because awareness is low.
More than three-quarters of older adults (76%) describe their current overall health as excellent or good, with a majority (67%) reporting typically seeing a healthcare provider (HCP) at least once a year, but despite this, they still are lacking on vaccine knowledge and vaccination habits.

Most physicians (80%) say getting recommended vaccines is one of the most important things older adults can do to stay healthy. Further, nearly all (96%) agree that talking with patients about the value of vaccines should be a priority for all healthcare providers.
A recommendation from an HCP is the most important factor in motivating older adults (48%) to get their vaccines.

Adults ages 50 and older may need a number of vaccines, based on their age, underlying medical conditions, lifestyle, prior vaccinations, and other considerations, including flu, shingles, pneumococcal disease, hepatitis, pertussis, and tetanus. For all adults, even those who are more health-conscious, more information and discussions with an HCP could play a critical role in improving vaccination and health outcomes.

Vaccines help protect the moments that matter in our lives and are important to help stop the spreadof disease.

Dr. Len Friedland, Vice President, and Director, Scientific Affairs and Public Health, Vaccines at GSK to learn more about the survey results and resources where your audience can learn more about recommended adult vaccines. He will be joined alternately by shingles patient advocate, Alice, who didn’t think shingles she was at risk for shingles until she contracted it at age 57.

Data on file.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Vaccination Coverage Among Adults in the United States, National HealthInterview Survey, 2016. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/coverage/adultvaxview/pubs-resources/NHIS-2016.html

The post WHY AREN’T ADULTS GETTING THE VACCINES THEY NEED? appeared first on Good News!.

The post When Gratitude becomes an essential … appeared first on Good News!.

Here are some suggested questions that you are welcome to use or come up with your own:
With shelter-in-place orders, most of us have been staying home, but many essential businesses and restaurants remain open. McDonald’s is one of those and is expressing its appreciation by offering first responders and healthcare workers free “Thank You Meals” for their work.

Today we’re speaking with Tanya (TAHN-yah) Lawrence, an owner/operator of several McDonald’s restaurants about how McDonald’s restaurants across the country are thanking these frontline heroes. Hi, Tayna!

Station note: This interview is brought to you by McDonald’s

—————- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION —————-

About Tanya Lawrence
McDonald’s Owner/Operator Tanya Lawrence is a next-generation McDonald’s Owner/ Operator based in Chicago, Illinois. With restaurants in the city of Chicago, surrounding suburbs and at O’Hare International Airport, Tanya and her team support the Chicagoland community year round.

#tanya #lawrence #mcdonald #mcdonalds #owner #operator #restaurants #restaurant #country #frontline #heroes #essential #businesses #shelter #in #place #shelterinplace #staying #stay #home #responders #first #meals #healthcare #workers #chicago #illinois #community #ohare #international #airport #chicagoland

The post Tanya Lawrence shares how McDonald’s restaurants across the country are thanking these Frontline Heroes… appeared first on Good News!.

Barbara Gaughen-Muller’s, author of the upcoming book Revolutionary Conversations, late husband Robert Muller was the man who chartered this increasingly important day. In 1983, Robert served as Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and helped charter Pathways to Peace in an effort to create a better world. Pathways to Peace was granted Peace Messenger Initiative status by the UN Secretary-General Perez de Cuellar, and by 1984, over 52 countries responded to PTP’s invitation to participate in the annual peace-building initiative. Today, participants from all over the world observe a moment of silence every September 21st, called “the moment of silence heard around the world.”

Barbara is looking to spread a message of peace and awareness of International Peace Day and can speak about:
• Robert Mueller’s legacy and how he helped create the United Nations International Day of Peace
• How our individual actions–both large and small– can contribute to a more peaceful world
• Ways we can find peace in our own personal lives and encourage others to do so as well

The post Barbara Gaughen-Muller’s, author of the upcoming book Revolutionary Conversations and Wife of Creator of International Day of Peace – 9/21 appeared first on Good News!.

The post Remembering the Light Within: A Course in Soul-Centered Living By Mary R. Hulnick, Ph.D. and H. Ronald Hulnick, Ph.D. video and podcast are here… appeared first on Good News!.

The post Irina Gubenko, Aromatherapy Specialist appeared first on Good News!.