Month: August 2020

Golf Tips to Help Older Adults Play Safely and Enjoy the Game –– With Bill Bresnan (Ep. 68)

Golf Tips to Help Older Adults Play Safely and Enjoy the Game –– With Bill Bresnan (Ep. 68)

Are you over 50 and thinking about getting into golf? Or maybe you’re a seasoned golfer who is looking for tips to help you avoid injuries as you get older.

This is the episode for you!

Today Larry Heller talks to Bill Bresnan, a PGA golf professional who has been giving lessons on Long Island for over 25 years. (In fact, Bill is Larry’s golf instructor!) Bill shares advice to help new golfers over 50 play safely and avoid the frustrations that come with just starting out. He also shares how experienced golfers can improve their game and make adjustments for safety as they age. 

In this episode, you will learn:

  • About Bill’s favorite memory from competing in the PGA
  • The first step for older adults who are interested in taking up golf
  • Two recommendation to help golfers age 50+ avoid injuries and keep enjoying the game
  • Advice to help new golfers enjoy the game without getting frustrated
  • Why older adults benefit socially from playing golf at a club 
  • Two key traits to look for in a golf coach
  • And more!

Tune in now to get tips for mastering and enjoying golf as you get older.

Resources:  Heller Wealth Management: (631) 293-2806 | Colonial Springs Golf Club: Call Bill Bresnan at (631) 643-1050 ext. 23 

 

The Business Case for Workplace Cultures of Accountability –– With Christine Ippolito (Ep. 67)

The Business Case for Workplace Cultures of Accountability –– With Christine Ippolito (Ep. 67)

By creating a culture of accountability in your company, you can give your employees clearer expectations and a better sense of purpose. This shift is particularly helpful as employees are feeling more stressed and anxious during the pandemic. 

In this episode, Larry Heller talks to Christine Ippolito, the founder and president of Compass Workforce Solutions. Christine helps small businesses succeed in a challenging regulatory environment and has built a strong reputation as an expert and leading voice in the area of human resources. Christine explains how to establish a culture of accountability in your workplace and why this culture empowers every person in your organization to own their tasks and ask questions. 

In this episode, you will learn:

  • Why having a culture of accountability saves time, energy, and effort at work
  • How to get buy-in from new employees without micro-managing them
  • Examples of how to set clear expectations for your team
  • Questions to ask yourself before you delegate a task to an employee
  • How to give your team permission to hold you accountable as a leader 
  • Four tools that you can give employees to help them achieve accountability
  • How to tell if your company has achieved a culture of accountability
  • And more!

Tune in now to learn what changes you can make right away to shift to a culture of accountability. 

Resources:  Heller Wealth Management: (631) 293-2806 | Compass Workforce Solutions: (631) 794-7400 | Measure What Matters by John Doerr