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A gifted teacher and fascinating speaker, Hal has the ability to help people understand complex issues. He uses stories, interesting examples and other aids to interest and understanding. He offers seminars and consulting in decision-making and dealing with

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Business > Management (Other) Corporate boards: Role of the non-executive member: 1 of 3
First, let's be sure we understand what a non-executive board member is. It is simply a member of the board of directors who is not an internal executive involved in day-to-day management of the company. An executive director (AKA inside director) would be someone like a president or vice president who shows up to work at the... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Get out of debt: A step-by-step guide: 10 of 29
How to get out of debt? It's a great idea, what a feeling it is to be collecting interest instead of paying it. Yes, I am out of debt, having paid off even our home and I'm glad of it.Step one is the old advice, when you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging. (Attributed to Will Rogers) Stop spending ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking How to survive if lost in the woods: 5 of 14
I have over 20 years as a search and rescue (SAR) volunteer, so this topic is of great interest to me.The following is taken, with permission, from the book _Bringing Yourself Back Alive_ available from amazon.com or in electronic form from www.mobipocket.com. However before I get into the subject of what to do if lost, I sho... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts How to forgive the unforgivable: 15 of 41
Let's face the facts. Forgiveness can be devilishly difficult. The natural human tendency is to be angry with someone who does something terrible to you. We want to think how bad that person is and never let it go. However holding a grudge doesn't hurt the offender at all (unless we take action against them, but what hurts th... More..
Personal Finance > Health Insurance Should businesses be required to pay for health care insurance?: 10 of 27
Requiring businesses to pay for health insurance is an example of what has been called "stage 1 thinking." That means looking only at the first level of the results expected. It lacks the follow-up questions necessary to good decision making. Yes, if businesses are required to pay for health insurance, some will insure worker... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Should US immigration reform focus on amnesty for illegal aliens or tighter enforcement of borders?: 10 of 26
There are several problems with open borders. Most obvious are those of illegals taking jobs and failing to learn our language or otherwise assimilate and become part of this great republic. However one often overlooked is the ease with which terrorists could sneak across our border, even bringing with them explosives, nuclea... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking The basics of climbing a mountain: 2 of 5
"Climbing may be hard, but it's easier than growing up." (seen on a Tee-shirt)Those who would prefer to climb than grow up might want some pointers on how to do it safely and enjoyably. However no article can do more than scratch the surface. There are some rather thick books on the subject and even they typically warn reader... More..
Business > Staffing Issues How to successfully build a great management team: 2 of 5
A team, any team, must have two characteristics to be effective:1. The individuals must work together well, and2. Together those individuals must possess and exercise all the skills needed to reach their goals.The above characteristics apply whether the team is trying to win at a team sport, managing a company or project or a... More..
Business > Project Management Managing costs in project management: 2 of 5
The first three steps in managing project costs are:1. Planning2. Planning3. Planning.I'm sure you get the point. Every cost, both expected and possible, must be built into the planning stage. Of course you plan for normal events but do you include enough detail? Do you consider all materials, down to the cost of paint? A goo... More..
Business > Project Management Project management basics: How to get stakeholders to agree: 2 of 5
Now just why do you want stakeholders to agree? Let me give an example.Keith represented his department on a project I managed. He hated the project, and was on the team against his will. It showed. He spent a lot of time pointing out why the project wouldn't work and every problem he could find. Team meetings were an opportu... More..