Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Duane Michael Wagner Executive Leader Vero Beach Florida (What Are the Benefits of a Balanced Diet?)


What Are the Benefits of a Balanced Diet?

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What Are the Benefits of a Balanced Diet?
A balanced diet includes plenty of wholesome, natural foods.Photo Credit mathieu boivin/iStock/Getty Images

Overview

A well-balanced diet provides the right vitamins, minerals and nutrients to keep the body and mind strong and healthy. Eating well can also aid in the prevention of a variety of diseases and health problems, as well as helping to maintain a healthy body weight, providing energy and promoting a general feeling of well-being.

Weight Control

Since a balanced diet requires eating a wide variety of wholesome foods, such a diet often makes maintaining a healthy body weight a bit easier. To meet the body's nutritional needs, it is necessary to include a good supply of whole grains, vegetables and fruits in the diet, along with a smaller portions of dairy and meat products. Eating a healthy variety of these nutrient-dense foods every day leaves less room for those calorie-dense foods that tend to expand the waistline, such as processed foods and fatty or sugary snacks.

Immune System Health

A balanced diet is very important to the immune system, helping to ensure that the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients necessary to its efficient function are available. Even minimal deficiencies in certain nutrients can impair immune system function, such as vitamin A, B-vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, Zinc, iron and selenium. According to director of Yale Prevention Research Center, David Katz, M.D., M.P.H., essential nutrients are critical for the production and maintenance of key germ fighting cells in the immune system, and a balanced diet also has a strong effect on vascular function, since the immune system is dependent on blood flow.

Heart Health

According to the American Heart Association, a healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons against cardiovascular disease.Unrefined whole grains, fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber and are also low in calories. Including plenty of these in the diet can help control both weight and blood pressure, both of which are risk factors for heart disease. Adding fish to your diet at least twice weekly is recommended by the American Heart Association as well. Oily fish, such as salmon and trout, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which can help lower the risk of developing coronary artery disease.

Energy

One of the most noticeable benefits of a balanced diet is energy. Keeping your body fueled with the right proportions of vitamins, minerals and nutrients can give you the energy you need to to make the most of your day. Healthy carbohydrates, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetable and legumes are slow to digest, keeping blood sugar and insulin levels on an even keel for a steady supply of energy throughout the day. Healthy proteins are also vital for energy levels, and can be added to the diet by eating lean meats, poultry and fish, as well as whole grains, tofu, beans and nuts.
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Monday, November 23, 2015

Michael Wagner Vero Beach Florida Chief Marketing Executive


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Leadership is clearly a big topic for the future of work, which is why a few weeks ago I interviewed Herminia Ibarra, author of Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader. Recently I had the privilege of speaking with Harry Kraemer, the former CEO of Baxter and now professor at Northwestern University’sKellogg School of Management, where he teachesmanagement and leadership. Many of you are of course familiar with Baxter, the large pharmaceutical company that today has just over 60,000 employees around the world. Harry just released a new book titled, Becoming the Best: Build a World-Class Organization Through Values-Based Leadership which I had the opportunity to read and speak with him about. It was interesting to compare and contract the leadership approaches of both Herminia and Harry.
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In this episode of the future of work podcast, Harry and I chat about his experiences being the CEO of 60,000 person pharmaceutical company, how to scale leadership and the importance of corporate culture, employee engagement and Harry’s four principles of values-based leadership which include humbleness and humility. Harry also shares some interesting stories and anecdotes from his life and experience as CEO of such a large organization as Baxter. As with every episode of the podcast, we end with his advice for managers, employees and organizations around the world. This is a great podcast episode. I found Harry’s thoughts, views and perspectives quite interesting, and I think you will too. So tune in and listen to this fascinating discussion on values-based leadership!
Jacob Morgan is a keynote speaker, author (most recently of The Future of Work), and futurist. You can get the first 30 pages of his book for free as well as weekly content on the future of work by subscribing to his newsletter.
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The Secrets to Building a World-Class Sales Team

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Assembling a stellar sales team is not easy. In fact, most sales leaders consider hiring and retaining the right talent as challenging as ensuring a consistent pipeline of quality leads.
In a study last year conducted by University of Southern California business professor Steve W. Martin that was sponsored by my company, Velocify, 71 percent of sales leaders cited as a top concern their ability to hire and retain sales talent.  
This year, the Miller Heiman Research Institute found that that only 8.5 percent of the sales professionals surveyed in its annual “MHI Global Sales Best Practices Study” could be considered “world class.”
So what is the secret to building a world-class sales team? While different leaders may tout different approaches, the best way to attract and retain a talented group of salespeople involves five crucial steps:

1. Strike the proper balance between inside and field sales.

Over the last decade, the purchasing decision process has dramatically changed. Information is now more readily accessible and available to buyers, and technological and interpersonal shifts have made it easier to make a purchase without face-to-face interactions.
Knowing this, the first step should be to assess your sales team’s makeup (consider the inside sales team vs. field reps) and determine how to leverage each group. Consider what is required to convert the majority of the leads into sales? Do inside reps or field sales staffers work better for certain deal sizes or products? Is a face-to-face interaction required to close a deal? If the company is like 46 percent of the companies Steve W. Martin surveyed, the inside sales team is capable of handling more deals and a stronger emphasis on inside sales should be considered.

2. Reward great sales performance.

It's obvious that good sales people expect to get paid well. What may be less obvious is that a good sales compensation plan isn’t generous in every way. The best salespeople will be attracted by a plan that has a moderate base salary and no commission caps.
If a salesperson says he or she needs a decent (or above average) base salary to sustain his or her lifestyle, it’s a sign that the person doesn’t believe in the market, the product or even his or her own abilities. The bottom line is that a salesperson who lacks confidence is probably not going to close deals and bring home the bacon.
For the same reason, commission plans should not be capped because there’s no reason to tell a saleperson on a roll that he or she should stop selling. Capping commissions turns off the best salespeople. It can be tempting to limit commissions in certain circumstances, for example, because the company is selling a new product or in a fresh market or territory and the management is worried about having to pay out too much. But in the end, if a salesperson takes home a monster commission because he or she exceeds expectations, everyone should be happy.

3. Ensure quotas are aggressive but realistic.

A quota should always be a reach but never a stretch. Outlandish stretches on quotas will quickly lead to discontent. Salespeople are naturally competitive and the first order of competition is to establish themselves as above average. Reaching quota, in a salesperson’s mind, is the equivalent of getting an “average” ranking.
Therefore, setting artificially high quotas can make a good salesperson feel like they are not competing on a higher level. That said, don’t be fooled into setting quotas so low that mediocre salespeople find them easy to reach.

4. Create a culture that celebrates sales success.

Nothing is more discouraging than being part of a team that doesn’t acknowledge success. High-performing salespeople, like anyone else, want recognition for their efforts. It could be as basic as ringing a bell to announce that they’ve closed a major deal or something more involved, such as quarterly contests and congratulatory events.
It's surprise to some to see how motivating and infectious this type of recognition can be to the entire organization. When hiring salespeople, make an effort to walk them past a sales dashboard that celebrates the highest-ranked sales people and the attainment of the team at that point in the month or quarter. The sign that the company cultivates a competitive environment where success is celebrated will energize good salespeople.

5. Wear the company's competitiveness with pride.

Talented salespeople are competitive at heart. They’re in sales because they love to win. Fostering this competitive spirit in a constructive manner can make the difference between a good sales team and a great one.
Look for people who have played sports, participated in academic-focused competitions or who engage in activities where they compete against themselves (such as marathon running or golfing). One of the best things to ask in a sales interview is “Outside of work, when was the last time you won at something?” Great salespeople will answer immediately, telling of a recent activity that they have personally participated in.
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Michael Wagner Vero Beach Florida Chief Marketing Executive


About Michael Wagner

Highly accomplished, visionary executive with proven ability to impact financial, social, and political goals through commitment to global issues, innovation, and diversity. Results-oriented, decisive leader offering 15+ years of success in sales, operations, and marketing. Deliver excellence in execution and developing people, utilizing international / multicultural experience to provide unique perspective and creative solutions, achieving high performance within diverse organizational cultures. Demonstrate rapid advancement based on high performance, with the ability to quickly transfer skills across industries. Self-starter with strong entrepreneurial spirit, high integrity, and solid work ethic; creative, highly analytical, and able to successfully manage multiple concurrent projects with keen attention to detail, excellent organization, and outstanding persuasive skills. Able to skillfully inspire, motivate, and lead teams for consistently winning outcomes.

How Yoga Changes Your Body, Starting The Day You Begin (INFOGRAPHIC)

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The Eastern practice of yoga has become a modern-day symbol of peace, serenity and well-being in the West. More than 20 million Americans practice yoga, according to the 2012 Yoga in America study, with practitioners spending more than $10 billion a year on yoga-related products and classes.
The mind-body practice is frequently touted for its ability to reduce stress and boost well-being, but it also offers wide-ranging physical health benefits that rival other forms of exercise. While thescientific research on yoga's health benefits is still young, here's what we know so far about its potential effects on the body. View the infographic below and scroll down for more detailed information.

Infographic by Jan Diehm for The Huffington Post

Improved Brain Function. 
Just 20 minutes of Hatha yoga -- an ancient form of the practice that emphasizes physical postures rather than flow or sequences -- can improve cognitive function, boosting focus and working memory. In a University of Illinois study, participants performed significantly better on tests of brain functioning after yoga, as compared to their performance after 20 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise.

Lower Stress Levels. 
Yoga's stress-busting powers may come from its ability to lessen the activity of proteins that are known to play a role in inflammation, according to a study published last year from University of California, Los Angeles researchers.

Alter Gene Expression. 
A small Norwegian study suggested that yoga's many healthy benefits might come from its ability to alter gene expression in immune cells.

Increased Flexibility. 
A recent Colorado State University study found that Bikram yoga -- a form of yoga in which a series of 26 postures are performed for 90 minutes in a heated room -- is linked with increased shoulder, lower back and hamstring flexibility, as well as greater deadlift strength and decreased body fat, compared with a control group.

After A Few Months.
Lower Blood Pressure. 
People with mild to moderate hypertension might benefit from a yoga practice, as a study from University of Pennsylvania researchers found that it could help to lower their blood pressure levels. Researchers found that people who practiced yoga had greater drops in blood pressurecompared with those who participated in a walking/nutrition/weight counseling program.

Improved Lung Capacity. 
A small 2000 Ball State University study found that practicing Hatha yoga for 15 weeks could significantly increase vital lung capacity, which is the maximum amount of air exhaled after taking a deep breath. Vital lung capacity is one of the components of lung capacity.

Improved Sexual Function. 
A 2009 Harvard study published in the The Journal of Sexual Medicine showed that yoga could boost arousal, desire, orgasm and general sexual satisfaction for women. Yoga can also improve women's sex lives by helping them to become more familiar with their own bodies, according to a review of studies published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, as reported by CNN.

Reduced Chronic Neck Pain.
A German study published in The Journal of Pain showed that four weeks of practicing Iyengar yoga (a type of Hatha yoga that stresses proper alignment and the use of props) is effective in reducing pain intensity in adults suffering from chronic neck pain.

Anxiety Relief. 
A 2010 Boston University study showed that 12 weeks of yoga could help to reduce anxiety and increase gamma-aminobutyric (GABA) levels in the brain (low levels of GABA have been linked with depression and anxiety disorders).

Relief from Chronic Back Pain. 
Researchers at West Virginia University found Iyengar Yoga to be more effective in reducing pain and improving mood than standard medical treatment among those with chronic lower back problems.

Steady Blood Sugar Levels in People with Diabetes.
Adding yoga to a typical diabetes care regimen could result in steady blood sugar levels, according to a 2011 Diabetes Care study. Reuters reported that just three months of yoga in addition to diabetes care resulted in a decrease in body mass index, as well as no increases in blood sugar levels.

Improved Sense of Balance. 
Practicing an Iyengar yoga program designed for older adults was found to improve balance and help prevent falls in women over 65, according to a 2008 Temple University study.

After Years.
Stronger Bones.
A 2009 pilot study by Dr. Loren Fishman showed that practicing yoga could improve bone density among older adults.

"We did a bone mineral density (DEXA) scan, then we taught half of them the yoga, waited two years, and did another scan," Fishman previously told The Huffington Post. "And not only did these people not lose bone, they gained bone. The ones who didn't do the yoga lost a little bone, as you would expect."
Healthy Weight.
Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle found an association between a regular yoga practice and decreased weight -- or at least a maintained weight -- among more than 15,000 healthy, middle-aged adults.

"Those practicing yoga who were overweight to start with lost about five pounds during the same time period those not practicing yoga gained 14 pounds," study researcher Alan Kristal, DPH, MPH, told WebMD.
Lower Risk Of Heart Disease. 
As part of a healthy lifestyle, yoga may lower cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, according to Harvard Health Publications.

This story appears in Issue 83 of our weekly iPad magazine, Huffington, available Friday, Jan. 10 in the iTunes App store.
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