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 By Gennifer Biggs, Exigent Technologies
A new year brings fresh goals — growth targets, operational improvements, and a renewed focus on efficiency. Yet one area many small and midsize businesses still approach reactively is technology. Too often, technology decisions are made in response to problems instead of as part of a broader business strategy. The most successful organizations flip that script. They treat technology as a growth enabler, not just a utility. As we head into the new year, here are four practical business resolutions that can help small business leaders strengthen security, control costs, support their teams, and build a more resilient foundation for growth.
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 By Cal Thomas, Sandler Northern New Jersey
Mark walked into his quarterly review meeting confident and optimistic. That confidence faded fast. His client opened with a simple, alarming statement: “We have been having some real issues with our current service.” Mark kept a polite smile, but inside he panicked. This was a major account. Losing it would hit his numbers, his reputation, and his confidence. Instead of slowing down and exploring what the client meant, Mark leaped into problem solving mode. He talked fast, offered solutions based on guesswork, and outlined upgrades and fixes he hoped would restore confidence. He imagined he was showing leadership. What he actually showed was that he was not listening.  By Annette Matheney, Crothers Consulting
Let's face it, the gift of feedback depends upon how it is given and how it is received. When we reference the word “feedback” it can mean different things to different people. When feedback is presented with respect and consideration, it is genuinely like a beautifully wrapped gift. It is inviting, trust-building, and makes you eager to receive it. Conversely, feedback that is presented without care and/or offensively is like handing someone a dirty laundry bag and callously calling it a “gift.” It is difficult for the recipient to stay open to receiving this kind of feedback. If we appropriately want to offer valuable feedback, it must be looked at from two different but equally important perspectives: the presentation (how we wrapped it) and the contents (what we stuffed inside the box).  By John Allen Mollenhauer “JAM”, Performany and Regenus Center
The Business Case for Energy, Recovery, and Sustainable Performance December has a certain quiet weight for business leaders. The numbers are mostly in. The pace finally slows—just enough for the body to notice how tired it really is. And while most leaders are looking ahead to Q1, very few pause long enough to ask a more important question: Do I actually have the capacity to execute what I’m planning next?  By Lois Manzella Marchitto, Fitness Knocking
We all suffer from too much work and not enough hours to get it done especially the last two weeks of this month. Doing a time efficient workout needs to include both cardio, strength and stretch to be effective. Nearly every weight training exercise can be made into cardiovascular training by limiting the time of rest in between sets. Here is a great workout for times when you are limited for time. Most people can get this done in less than 24 minutes and possibly less time if you really limit your rest in between sets. Let's get started!  By John Allen Mollenhauer “JAM”, Performany, Regenus Center and Member of Thrive Morris
The Rise of a New Lifestyle© - Over the last few years, a cultural shift has been unfolding right in front of us. The phrase “High-Performance Lifestyle” didn’t just appear — it accelerated into mainstream consciousness during the pandemic. According to Axios, one of the most dramatic shifts of 2020–2022 was an explosion in self-awareness. With normal routines stripped away, people were suddenly forced to confront the reality of their lives...
 By Gennifer Biggs, Exigent Technologies
In today’s always-on, digital world, cybersecurity gets plenty of attention and rightfully so. But protecting your business from threats isn’t just about firewalls and antivirus software. It’s about resilience. And that resilience depends heavily on something many organizations overlook: a strong, tested, and adaptable business continuity plan. At its core, business continuity is the strategy that ensures your organization can keep functioning—or recover quickly—during and after a disruption. And that makes it a fundamental component of your cybersecurity strategy, not a separate checklist.
The Emerging Standard of High Performance: Why Strivers Are Learning to Live Energy First10/30/2025
 By John Allen Mollenhauer “JAM”, Performany & Regenus Center
In today’s performance culture, almost everyone is pushing - hard. Entrepreneurs, athletes, executives, parents, creatives… we’re all living in a world that demands constant output. But there’s a problem that’s become too big to ignore you can’t out-discipline biology, at least not for long.
 By John Allen Mollenhauer “JAM”, founder the Regenus Center, and Performany
What if your home or office could become more than just a place to live or work—what if it became a vitality environment? A space designed not only for function but for supporting your body and brain with the most powerful performance-enhancing technology available today. That reality is no longer futuristic—it’s here. And it’s changing how individuals, teams, and entire organizations recover, recharge, and perform.
 by John Allen Mollenhauer, “JAM,” PERFORMANY, and the Regenus Centers
When most people think of “high performance,” they picture relentless drive—late nights, early mornings, and sheer willpower. And for a while, that works. You can push through fatigue, grab another coffee, and keep going. But here’s the truth: that version of high performance is unsustainable. It looks strong on the outside but often hides biological fatigue on the inside and causes a lot of problems most people confuse for merely getting older.
Collaboration Is the New Partnership: Why Co-Managed IT Is a Smart Move for Growing Businesses8/27/2025
 By Exigent
For many small and midsize businesses, technology is the foundation of day-to-day operations, customer service, growth, and gaining a competitive advantage. But as organizations evolve—adding internal tech talent or pursuing complex digital goals—the traditional “fully outsourced” IT model may no longer be the perfect fit. That’s where co-managed IT comes in. Unlocking Sales Success in Uncertain Times: Why Top Reps Start with the Buyer’s Inner Child8/27/2025
 By Barb Minemier, Your Healthy Truth
If you’ve been following along with my inflammation series (and I know many of you have—thank you!), then you already know how much the foods we eat can impact how we feel. So here’s something super practical that I love sharing with clients: the Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen lists from the Environmental Working Group (EWG.org). These lists are updated every year to help us understand which fruits and veggies carry the heaviest pesticide loads—and which ones are much safer to eat conventionally grown. Why does this matter?
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