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How to Avoid Vehicle Rental Stress Whether you're traveling for business, taking a family vacation, or dealing with transportation needs while your vehicle is in the shop, renting a vehicle can be a convenient solution. However, unexpected fees, insurance confusion, and damage disputes can quickly turn a simple rental into a frustrating experience. The Better Business Bureau encourages consumers to take a few proactive steps before, during, and after their rental to avoid unnecessary stress.

One of the most common debates in leadership revolves around hiring and promotion decisions. Should an organization select the individual with years of experience, or invest in someone with less experience but tremendous potential? After more than four decades in coaching, education, and administration, I have come to a simple conclusion: it is not experience that determines success.

Most people understand how insurance works. You can pay your premiums on time, follow the rules, and still eventually receive the dreaded letter that says your coverage is being canceled because of too many claims or too many mistakes.

Many people are looking for flexible, part-time work to help cover rising expenses, supplement income, or earn extra money during career transitions. Whether you are a college student, retiree, stay-at-home parent, or someone looking for a side hustle, the pressure to find work quickly can make job scams especially convincing.

In the world of sports, and in the workplace, you learn quickly who’s on your team when the scoreboard isn’t in your favor. It’s easy to stand shoulder to shoulder when things are going well.

A severe hailstorm swept through East Texas April 18 causing damage to many homes and vehicles. East Texans are no strangers to storm damage, but that does make us targets for fly-by-night contractors looking to take advantage of storm victims.

In educational leadership, we talk a lot about noise. The crowd gets loud. Opinions come fast. Everyone has a take on what you should do, how you should lead, and what shortcuts you should take to win.

Leadership is not easy. Athletics and the game of life are more alike than we sometimes realize.

Good afternoon, I want to express my sincere gratitude for taking your time coming to interview Mrs. Elaine Riddle Allen, and for publishing her article.

There is something powerful about the standards we set for ourselves. Not the ones written in policy manuals or enforced by supervisors, but the ones that live inside us, the ones we choose to honor when no one is watching.