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Boots and Baubles

Boots and Baubles

Embellished boots and statement-making jewelry are a cinch to pull off. Want proof? Boutique Emmanuel owner Sarah Knapp shows us this fall's latest obsessions—at great price points. Get a Leg Up When it comes to trends in footwear, Knapp is still seeing a lot of flat...

6 Ways to Sabotage Your Leaders and Your Team

6 Ways to Sabotage Your Leaders and Your Team

What if your team supported your vision, your ideals, and the excellence you desire for your organization? What if they had an unstoppable sense of ownership, loyalty, and passion to expand your business? When we invest in hiring, training, and empowering people, we...

Quality Screen Time for Kids

Quality Screen Time for Kids

How much time are your kids spending in front of a screen? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends no more than one to two hours per day of screen time, and advises that children should not have television or Internet access in their bedrooms. For children...

In Defense of Hobbies

In Defense of Hobbies

Do you find yourself giddy with anticipation every November, as you prepare to climb into a tree blind and wait for the right buck to appear? Perhaps it's the thought of hitting a little white ball into 18 holes with as few strokes as possible that gets you going....

Learn to Say “No.”

Learn to Say “No.”

It's a fine balance between being involved in your industry or company, community, family, et cetera, and taking on so much that you enjoy little of it. If you struggle to say "No," you could end up spending your time on things that aren't truly important to you—or...

Mina Breuker: Leadership and Service

Mina Breuker: Leadership and Service

From serving 20 years as a nurse and hospital administrator at Holland Hospital, to her first role at Holland Home, which she took in 1998, Mina Breuker has established a well-rounded understanding of how to lead in the health profession. Breuker was recently named...

Your New Obsession

Your New Obsession

CKO Kickboxing, one of the fastest-growing fitness franchises in the nation, is slated to open their first Midwest location at 616 Lofts on Monroe in early January 2016. President of CKO Grand Rapids, Shelby Reno brings over 20 years of fitness expertise and group...

Drama All Around!

Drama All Around!

Whether you are a fan of jazz, rock, or classical music, the works of Shakespeare, or the work of South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone (who wrote The Book of Mormon), West Michigan offers theatrical productions for every taste. Take a look and explore your...

The Well-Styled Life

The Well-Styled Life

By the time you celebrate 40 years of style, you've acquired a great deal of admirers—Liza Minnelli and Andy Warhol included. But we'll get to that. Before Leigh's 40th anniversary, there was a lot of hard work. It started with a man named Larry Leigh, who founded...

2015 Michigan Women’s Leadership Report

2015 Michigan Women’s Leadership Report

Inforum Center for Leadership has released its 2015 Michigan Women's Leadership Report, a snapshot of the leadership role of women in Michigan's top 100 public companies. The Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University conducted the research for a second...