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Strategic thinking, execution planning

By Paul Raggio Co-owner, One True North One of the all-time great World War II movies was the 1967 film “The Dirty Dozen.” The plot centers on a U.S. Army

Ready for ‘A Mission to Mars?’

A leadership training exercise I recommend to CEOs is called “Mission to Mars.” CEOS are told to select not more than five passengers from their company to accompany them on

The value of straight talk

One of the attributes most admired in the workplace is straight talk. It’s a universal principle that shareholders, customers, employees, colleagues and vendors all prefer people who talk straight.  

How to talk to loved ones about vaccines

Patrick Moody Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Some people are hesitant to get vaccinated. And it can be difficult to know how to have a conversation about what’s holding them back.

The advantages of a smart hearing aid

Dr. Kevin Bolder AuD, Audiology Associates Smart hearing aids are the most effective management option for any degree of hearing loss. They automatically adjust to your environment to help you

Senior communities now offering lifestyles

Living life to the fullest does not need to stop when adults near or reach retirement age. Age-restricted housing communities once bore the stereotype of having limited recreational options and

How health care clinics answered the call

While the pandemic shuttered countless businesses, others in the health care industry saw an influx. As hospitals faced an unprecedented surge, most urgent care centers and health care clinics across

Filler art of The Signal.

Williams Homes marks anniversary

News release This year, Williams Homes marks its 25th anniversary of building homes and delivering the American dream of home ownership. From the company’s first subdivision, Lola Lane in Santa

SCV Voices: Guest Commentary

Paul Raggio | Old soldiers never die, they just fade away

Gen. Douglas MacArthur brought relevance to this stanza taken from a British soldier’s folklore song on April 19, 1951. MacArthur, relieved of his command in Korea just days before by President Harry Truman, returned to the

Scorpion announces headquarters move

Internet marketing firm Scorpion made multiple company announcements Wednesday, including plans to open a new headquarters in Salt Lake City.  While Corey Quinn, chief marketing officer at Scorpion, confirmed the

EDC releases SCV’s largest employers list

After a year of turmoil for many businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley, the SCV Economic Development Corp. released its list of the area’s largest employers.  At the top of

The Cube ice rink opens

After a roller coaster of a year, the Santa Clarita Valley’s skating community once again took to the ice to celebrate the grand opening of The Cube, the city of Santa Clarita’s