Column: Managers Are Not Leaders
Coulumn by Elena Yang
I contend that by first denying managers can be leaders, we may actually begin to explore some links between these two roles.
There must be thousands of research articles on leadership alone, and only slightly fewer on comparing leaders and managers.
Leadership was one of my least favorite topics when I was taking courses for my PhD. It’s interesting to talk about, but mind-boggling to read through.
To me, leadership is one of those moving targets whose full nature you can never really pin down. As for equating managers with leaders? I think this is another one of those Read More
White Rock’s Esquire Barber Shop Celebrates 49 Years
Lloyd Hunt gets a trim from barber Julian Ortiz at the Esquire Barber Shop in White Rock Thursday. Ortiz celebrated his 49th year barbering this month. He was the first barber in White Rock and has been cutting hair for 32 years in the village. His shop at 13 Sherwood Blvd., is the yellow building directly east of Bandelier Grill. Walk around to the east side of the building to find his door and a great view of the new White Rock Visitor Center. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com Read More
County’s Economic Vitality Administrator Discusses Trinity Site Lease Transfer
Los Alamos County Economic Vitality Administrator Greg Fisher. Courtesy Photo
By Greg Kendall
Post: What are your thoughts on the Trinity Site lease transfer to Kroger?
Fisher: “I think that it’s very hopeful that Smiths and Kroger have such a positive outlook and I think the opportunities exist. The shopping Read More
Letter to the Editor: Explore Better Trinity Site Options
The economic viability of the Trinity Site “lifestyle center” concept was uncertain when it was developed in 2005-06, long before investment money for such projects dried up.
Two developers, first Boyer and now NADG, have been unable to implement even scaled down versions.
Why should we think a third entity, Kroger/Smith’s, whose interests are Read More
Money IQ: Sellers Beware of Cashier’s Check Fraud
Money IQThe old adage of “Buyer Beware” is becoming “Seller Beware” in more and more transactions especially those involving the Internet.
Cashier’s check fraud is increasing and crooks are being more creative when it comes to stealing your money.
Simply put, cashier’s check fraud is when someone gives you or sends you a “very official” looking cashier’s check and you in turn give them the item you are selling.
You then deposit the cashier’s check and at a later date, the cashier’s check is returned to your bank and your account Read More
Chamber’s FAN44 Members Gather at Blue Window
Gathering at Friday’s FAN44 networking event at the Blue Window Bistro, 813 Central Ave., from left, Georgia Strickfaden of Atomic City Tours By Buffalo Tours, Kim Lazarus of B-Fit Chiropractic, Sandra West of Los Alamos Cooperative Market, Michelle Tange of The Education Plan and Connie Proulx of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation. The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce’s FAN44 stands for Food and Networking for four, and is based upon a rotation of interested Chamber members who meet every other Friday for lunch. Sixteen restaurants are involved and nearly 80 Read More
Former Councilor is New Mexico REALTOR of the Year
By Carol A. Clark
When Los Alamos REALTOR Francine J. Mendoza traveled to the REALTOR Association of New Mexico Fall Conference in Albuquerque Friday, she had no idea who would be selected 2012 REALTOR of the Year.
It turned out to be the woman who sold her and her husband their first home in Los Alamos.
“The REALTOR of the Year is always kept secret until announced at the annual luncheon and it was so much fun to learn that our own Patt Rogers was chosen this year,” Mendoza said. “We have a special connection – Patt was our local REALTOR. Her first year in business was 1978 and Read More
Los Alamos Co-op to Host Health & Wellness Fair Saturday
CO-OP News:
The Los Alamos Cooperative Market is hosting its second Health and Wellness Fair 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Co-op, 95 Entrada Dr., next to the Holiday Inn Express.
The Health and Wellness Fair includes massage therapists, naturopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, physical therapists, mental balance coaches, Krav Maga & Z-Health instructors, local artists and other wellness vendors.
The public will have access to samples, consultations, and demonstrations, all provided free.
As part of the Co-op’s on-going community outreach program, the Health Read More
LAEN: Make Your Idea Reality
LAEN News:
Make your idea reality. Let’s talk. That is the message of The Hive and the Los Alamos Entrepreneurs’ Network (LAEN) at their Fuller Lodge booth during the “Next Big Idea” event this Saturday.
DAVE JONES
“This is a great opportunity for people with ideas to explore commercial potential,” said Dave Jones, Steward of The Hive.
LAEN and The Hive have partnered to provide people with ideas (high tech, low tech, or no tech) a free initial evaluation of an idea’s business and technical viability.
If the idea looks promising and the person with the idea wants to move forward, LAEN Read More
Workers Install Roof Over New Smith’s Gas Station
Construction on the new Smith’s Gas Station on Trinity Drive at Knecht Street moves forward despite recent rain storms. A large roof now spans the area formerly occupied by a Shamrock Gas Station. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
