In many ways, strong communities have long stood as the foundation for happy, high-quality lives. When you live in a good community, you can rely on the support and camaraderie of your neighbors, and of all neighboring businesses. In these environments, residents can work together to fight and prevent crime, petition for the political changes they want to see, and create living and work spaces…
Having good leaders at the helm of a team is always essential for success. Without strong leaders, businesses, ideas, organizations, and efforts lack direction. More often than not, the worthiness of leaders is assessed according to their skills, training, education, and experience. In reality, however, the attributes and characteristics that lend the most towards effectiveness aren’t always determined by these factors alone. Being highly educated…
Becoming a committed, contributing member of your community is one of the best ways to enhance your overall life quality. Not only is community work personally fulfilling, but it’s also capable of improving nearly all aspects of your living environment. Whether you live or work in a wealthy and highly privileged area, or one that’s filled with vulnerable, high-risk individuals who struggle with basic living…
When it comes to being successful in business, you may find there’s a lot of competing advice to sift through. It seems that someone, somewhere always has a better way of doing things than someone else. However, understanding what you should do to make your own profitable company may take time and practice. Thankfully, there are some guidelines that many business leaders swear by when…
LENEXA, KAN. (PRWEB) APRIL 06, 2021 Garen Armstrong, Executive Director of Shamrock Roofing and Construction sponsored the scholarship program called Put Unity in Community Scholarship 2021 where anyone who is seeking a college education can enter for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. Applications start being accepted on April 6th, 2021 through May 7th, 2021. The winner is announced on May 14th, 2021. Each entrant…
If you want to show your appreciation for veterans, you’re guaranteed to find plenty of opportunities to do so. Countless people recognize the sacrifices that these Americans have made to protect their country, uphold the Constitution, and share the values of democracy throughout the world. Sadly, not everyone is proactive in searching for ways to serve this undeniably vulnerable community. Many veterans return home with…
A business that focuses on its role in the local community promotes social good, which in turn enhances the community it is involved in. It will also experience an increase in its visibility among potential customers. Investing your resources and time into improving the quality of life of the local community can be an invaluable section of your business objective as your business evolves. There…
Small businesses are very important to the local economy. Small businesses are emotionally rooted in the local community because of selling and buying with neighbors and friends. The importance of small and local businesses in the big cities and in the rural areas can be seen and felt in the economic benefits of buying and selling locally. In some villages and towns small firms a…
Engaging in community service provides you with the opportunity to become an active member of the community, which has long-lasting positive outcomes for society at large. Moreover, it benefits your personal development and broadens your perception of the world. Engaging in community development enables you to meet people who are dedicated to better the world, which can manifest in your personal life. The following are…
Thank you Garen Armstrong, your heart and your vision are tremendously appreciated. It’s no wonder your greatest challenge gives us hope. Good Leaders Fight for OthersWhen overwhelmed with uncertainty, most people tend to close themselves off from the world, hiding behind their confusion and frustration. Nothing could be more true when facing a life-threatening medical condition. Garen Armstrong, a Kansas City business leader, was shocked…
Entrepreneurs are Born, Not Made The essence of entrepreneurship begins with the first breath an infant draws. That tiny infant may seem needy and yet, as many an unwitting new parent learns, infant need can be a clue to their future entrepreneurship. Take note of the entrepreneurial punctuality with which the child requires feeding and satisfaction of other basic needs. This is Stage I of…
Practice As with any skill, positive thinking is something that takes time and effort to develop. Human beings are undeniably creatures of habit, so nothing feels natural until we’ve done it several times in a row consistently. If you’re having trouble keeping your thoughts on the positive side at first, there’s no need to beat yourself up; your brain is still rewiring itself and it’s…
No one is perfect every day. Some days we feel like we’re on top of the world. Other days we feel like crawling in a hole. It’s normal to be hard on ourselves, but it’s important we try to find the goodness in each day. We’ve got a few ways to feel good about yourself. Be Your Own Best Friend Look in the mirror at…
As an entrepreneur, the main focus is on succeeding in your business ventures. Well, to succeed, you are supposed to change your mindset. You should start thinking like serial entrepreneurs. Some of the questions successful entrepreneurs ask themselves include: 1. What Do I have to Get Me Started Today? Numerous individuals usually focus on owning their own business. To become a successful entrepreneur, you should…
Garen Armstrong is a successful businessman in Kansas City. On his website, he describes himself as a Christian, entrepreneur, and business developer. Yet Garen Armstrong also describes himself first in his list of monikers as a servant leader. The best description of servant leadership—and best example—was none other than Jesus Christ. He said in Matthew 20:27, “And whosoever will be chief among you, let him…
When you finally have success in one business, you will be able to easily translate what you have learned into a new business. That’s why you see serial entrepreneurs like Elon Musk, Richard Branson and Tai Lopez continue to find success in new businesses. So what is their secret? Well, serial entrepreneur, Garen Armstrong has found success in multiple industries and can share what he…
If you’re considering taking your Personal Development to a higher level, you need to ask yourself some important questions. For one, why would change be a step forward for you? Additionally, what do you want to improve about yourself? Continue reading for steps you can take for Personal Development. Be Open to New Ideas Being closed off to new ideas will keep you stuck in…
There have been studies and findings that have identified compassion to be an important aspect of a productive working environment. The word compassion is derived from the Latin word which means co-suffering. In most of the religious practices expression of compassion has at all times had a special place. According to the Dalai Lama, one of the most respected preachers of Buddhism, he stated that…