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My parents retired to the coast of Maine, so I go there often, and over the years I've become closely familiar with tides. There's a rhythm to it that you don't fully appreciate until you're standing on the shore watching it happen twice a day, every day, whether you're paying attention or not. The water comes in, claims the beach, and then, just as surely, gives it back. It doesn't rush. It doesn't skip a cycle because the weather's bad or because nobody's around to watch. Ocean tides are powerful and consistent — a force that cannot be ignored.

Read more: Slack Tide: A Midyear Reflection to Reset Your Goals

The Dog Who Followed the Moon by James Norbury is a beautifully illustrated book you can read in an evening, but it should be savored, not rushed. In this blog, I connect the story with Play Your Bigger Game by Rick Tamlyn, a favorite business inspiration for me.

Read more: Wisdom for the Journey: What The Dog Who Followed the Moon Teaches Us About Bold Business Moves

As 2024 draws to a close, we at SWB Consulting Services express sincere gratitude to our valued clients who entrusted us with helping them clarify and achieve their goals.

Read more: The Power of Gratitude in Achieving Organizational Goals

Many community benefit organizations include members. Keeping members engaged in meaningful ways can be challenging, especially as organizations mature.

Acquiring new members is just the first step. Member engagement is a crucial part of the member retention phase. To keep them involved and invested, your organization needs a strategic plan that fosters ongoing connections and maximizes their value as members. This plan, known as a membership engagement strategy, outlines proactive tactics to keep members engaged in meaningful ways.

Read more: Five Proven Strategies to Boost Member Engagement in Your Organization

The founders of the United States set forth a principle that a government’s legitimacy and power are derived from the consent of the governed. I certainly take this to heart as an elected official myself. Many people understand that when money and corporate interests tip the scale, they undermine a core tenant of American democracy.

Read more: Black History Month

Sara Wall Bollinger was featured as the WBOC Leading Lady in the October 2023 edition of Syracuse Woman Magazine.

Read more: Sara Wall Bollinger Featured in Syracuse Woman Magazine

January is the ideal time to align your company’s strategy with your employees’ to help them achieve their goals while supporting the company's vision. Almost all industry segments are experiencing workforce shortages, so it makes sense for leaders to focus on retaining employees.

Read more: Align Your Company Strategy With Employee Goals for Better Retention

The winter solstice will be at 4:48 on December 21^st. This is the longest night of the year. Plants go dormant, animals hibernate, snow lays a quiet blanket over the land. This is a good time for stepping out of the fast lane and giving yourself time for reflection.

Read more: Reflection