Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger, Mickey Hay, founder and President of Thriving In The Third Act. We hope you enjoy Mickey’s wisdom and perspective.

“What are you doing?!”

“Oh, I’m working on a project.”

“But you’re just sitting there at your desk with your eyes closed! Doesn’t look like you’re working to me.”

“Yep. I am. I’m forming a vision of how I want this project to play out. I’m imagining all of the people who will be affected. I’m seeing a possible timeline and optimal weekly goals. I’m responding to an inner urge to just ‘be with’ the plan for a while until I feel certain of the next step.”

As of October 1, 2015, the liability for credit card fraud shifted to the merchants who have yet to update their card reader technology. It isn’t a mandated deadline; it is technically voluntary for you to replace old card scanners with new EMV technology. In fact, leading up to the October 1^st deadline, only about 5% of all merchants were compliant. But if you have yet to become EMV-compliant, you are exposing your organization to risks.

Winter has a way of bringing the unexpected. Yes, the first snowfall can be magical and winter sports can be quite enjoyable, but the cold and snowy season can also expose your organization to a variety of risks.

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger, Erin Cressy, President & CEO of Cressy Consulting. We hope you enjoy Erin’s wisdom and perspective.

“Mom, it’s not like it’s the 1990’s anymore!” I was taken aback as these words were uttered to me a few months ago by my twelve year old daughter, Ava.

Winter can be a time of holiday celebrations, sledding, skiing, snowball fights, and snuggling up with a blanket and a cup of hot cocoa by the fire. It can also bring snow, ice, freezing rain, and frigid temperatures that can threaten your home, vehicle, and family. How can you prepare to handle the harsh elements of the season?

Target. Home Depot. eBay. The U.S. Government. The list of organizations with data breaches seems to be growing exponentially. One of the top ways companies were hacked in 2014 was through employee credentials. This means employee passwords aren’t strong enough and companies aren’t utilizing proper password management procedures. What are you doing to protect your organization’s data?

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Jim Spuller. Jim has 40+ years of sales, marketing, and leadership experience and now provides sales training and leadership as a Business Development Consultant for Gibson. We hope you enjoy his wisdom and perspective.

It’s funny how what you love now can retrospectively be traced to an event or two in your earlier life. In a previous post, I referenced how instrumental a neighbor kid, Art Hughes, was in teaching me golf. Ultimately golf became my profession for a time. Today golf remains a favorite pastime and it has provided a social structure throughout my life.

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger, Tabitha Williamson, Vice President and Treasury Management Sales Officer at Lake City Bank. We hope you enjoy Tabitha’s wisdom and perspective.

What is it? Can you use it? Why would you want to use it or not? If you are a subcontractor, do you want to be in an SDI program? So many questions…

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Ron Kitchens, Chief Executive Officer of the Southwest Michigan First Group of Companies. We hope you enjoy Ron’s wisdom and perspective.

Every single day is a good day no matter how bright or dark it is, because it always brings an opportunity to start a positive beginning in your life. - Edmond Mbiaka