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When One Chapter Closes: Finding Your “What’s Next?” by Jo Haberstok Life has a way of shifting the ground beneath our feet. A job ends. A relationship fades. A dream we’ve been chasing for years suddenly feels out of reach. But endings, as painful or disorienting as they may be, are not just closures. Here is another way to look at them. They are invitations – invitations to something new. Acknowledge the Ending: Before rushing forward, give yourself permission to feel the weight of what’s over. Endings can stir grief, relief, confusion, or even all three at once. Naming those emotions is the first step toward ...

THE UNIFIER EFFECT IN TODAY’S WORKPLACES by Luigi Sille In a world that is increasingly divided, the urgency for unification in organizations has never been more pronounced. Leaders, managers, and employees all have the potential to act as unifiers, regardless of their rank or title. Each person, by encouraging understanding and bridging gaps, contributes to a workplace where collaboration and shared goals can flourish. Unity does not mean eliminating differences or silencing diverse opinions. Rather, it is about respecting these differences while working collectively toward common objectives. Empathy is at the core of this ...

Sharing something I found by accident today on the ASQ website. (It's amazing what you sometimes find when you are trying to find something else.) Check it out ! Learn About Quality - Quality Topics A to Z Explore the concepts, tools, applications, and technical terms that make up the world of quality. For more definitions, browse the online glossary of quality terms, acronyms, and key people in the history of quality.

Like sands through AN hourglass … by Jo Haberstok The rest of it usually goes “…so are the days of our lives.” Apropos as 2025 comes to an end and we embark on a new year once again. Remember, your best resolution is the one you can keep on your worst week. There’s no point in creating a long list of great ideas that you already probably know either aren’t really achievable or that they aren’t going to be achieved by you. Be honest. I read this in an article online last week: “New Year’s resolutions have a reputation problem. They’re like gym memberships: bought with hope in ...

Can you believe that it's almost 2026 already? Time flies, right? I thought you all might enjoy the following article which was posted in the Columbia Basin ASQ section's December newsletter... AS THE NEW YEAR APPROACHES… submitted by Robert Boykin This is the time of year when we make lists of things we want to change in our lives. Things such as exercising more, quitting smoking, reading more and/or better books, and (perhaps) drinking less alcohol. We don’t always accomplish our resolutions, though, because many of the goals we set for ourselves are too ambitious. This is not to suggest that we should not strive ...