by Lance Loya | Dec 24, 2024 |
My wife’s favorite holiday movie is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Admittedly, it’s one of my favorites too. I think a big reason I like the movie so much is because it’s relatable AND it’s filled with “Good Teammate Moves”—albeit some may be a little...
by Lance Loya | Dec 17, 2024 |
Today is National Maple Syrup Day! The maple syrup market is valued at a lucrative $1.4 billion and is projected to grow over the coming years as consumers are increasingly choosing alternative, lower-calorie, natural sweeteners over refined sugars. Canada produces...
by Lance Loya | Dec 3, 2024 |
I love meeting interesting people. Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting a young man named Nicholas while eating dinner at a new restaurant. Nicholas was our waiter, and he told me the story of how both his maternal and paternal grandparents immigrated to America...
by Lance Loya | Nov 26, 2024 |
Happy pre-Thanksgiving! If you’ve been loyal Teammate Tuesdays reader, you’re likely aware that Thanksgiving is my second favorite holiday. (National Be a Good Teammate Day is my first—obviously!) As a kid, I loved traveling to my grandmother’s house, watching the...
by Lance Loya | Nov 12, 2024 |
Americans observed Veterans Day yesterday to honor and thank those who served in the military. Veterans Day, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is “largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions...