Corb7 International July 14th, 2021 Newsletter

International Business

Editor's Note

Welcome!

It is my sincere honor and privilege to welcome Lisa Spiller as a periodic contributor to our publication.  Lisa is an international travel expert and travel agent.  I am also pleased to acknowledge that she is our personal travel agent who has assisted us many times with overseas and domestic travel.  Her insights and expertise are invaluable.  Below in our travel section, Lisa provides a wonderful article regarding her recent trip / safari to the Africa continent which she took last December during the pandemic. 

I would also encourage you to consider using her services and to check out her online profile provided via a link in the travel section.  Please join me in welcoming Lisa to our periodical. 

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International Business 

Business Psychology

Commit to Your Vision 

by Toni Delos Santos
90% Mental
90percentmental.com

“A dream without a plan is just a wish.”
-  Katherine Paterson

Great companies and innovation all start with having ideas and the ability to create a vision from your ideas. In all honesty, great ideas are not rare. Many people have lots of amazing thoughts on creating new products, starting their own company or ways to increase business at their present company. The challenge is figuring out a plan on how to get from point A to Point B or idea to accomplishment. In a research article written by John Kaag titles, the neurological dynamics of the imagination, it confirms by having strong vision of what our outcome will look like, we can create the same neuro pathways in our brain as if we have achieved it. After seeing the vision that you create it now requires inner drive and commitment to see the vision through to fruition. Many athletes are incredibly blessed with natural ability and when you combine that with the desire and commitment to excel, we all benefit from watching them compete!

As with athletes, it takes much more than natural talent or in this case, great ideas for your vision to become a reality. What does it take to be on the side of success? It all starts with having a system in place to get the ball rolling. - Have a clear picture of what it will look like and feel like when you achieve success.

- Have detailed plan in place from start to finish.
- Be willing to adjust the plan as you are going through the process.
- Be committed and driven to work through obstacles that will inevitably arise.
- Develop your mental endurance by creating habits that will keep you focused and on track.
- Surround yourself with people that are supportive of your efforts.

It is so important to have a support group of family and friends that are positive and motivating along with a strong network of respected friends and colleagues that will give you honest feedback and insight from different perspectives. The ability to have your brain work for you and being committed to the process will ultimately put you in the position for success.

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International Business

Offshore Perspective

What's Trending Offshore

* Switzerland
Encouraging news from the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce
regarding Swiss and United States relations. 
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* Switzerland
COVID-19 "Light" certificate that hides personal health data from prying eyes is now available.  
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* Switzerland 
Travel Restrictions relaxed -  current COVID-19 updates.
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* Germany
The Operators of German stock exchange pay more than CHF 100 million for majority stake in Swiss cryptocurrency service provider. 
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* United States
Hawaii Captive Insurance Conference to be held in-person October 25-28th
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* Cybersecurity 
Free upcoming webinar on cybersecurity in relation to Biden Executive Order issued May 12, 2021.

Date: 29th July 2021
Time: 3:00 PM UTC
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International Business

Business Etiquette

 Moral Support vs. Material Support 

 by Candace Smith
The Etiquette Blog
Candace Smith Etiquette

One of the most important gifts we receive as social beings is moral support from family, friends, and colleagues.

Whether you’re experiencing a challenge in your personal life, working towards an achievement, or dealing with a work issue, kind words or an offer of help give you strength to move forward.

As humans, we depend on each other.  And while material support can be critical in the short-term, the feelings of worthiness and acceptance you receive when someone chooses to encourage you or stand with you in a situation will last a lifetime.

Material support is a necessity.  Difficult times can drop in on anyone and when this happens, help is appreciated.  During COVID-19 times many people are reaching out to help others materially, in forms such as shopping for another, bringing food, or providing financial assistance directly.

Whatever you provide is certainly a stabilizing factor in the midst of a hardship.  Which is why the feeling of security created from knowing that someone was there to meet a need, is actually a form of moral support. 

Your generosities communicate your caring.  Isn’t the fact that we matter something we all want to know?
When you give moral support, you help encourage a person, family, or group in whatever crisis or unhealthy state of being they are in.  When confidence is brightened, a sense of hope returns and morale increases.  As the general sense of well-being restores, solution and progress become possible.

When you believe in the work of a person, group, or positive cause, you can offer support by standing with them and advocating for them.  Speaking up for someone is a way of saying you believe they are doing the right things or are on the right track.  When a person has lost a work position, reminding them of their qualifications is confirming.

Even in situations when you may be limited in providing any type of support, simply showing kindness and observing the etiquette-ful rules of courtesy and respect could be just the boost a family member, friend, or colleague needs to move towards the next best thing.
While it really does boil down to showing courtesy and respect, an offer of assistance requires sensitivity.  You want to avoid being condescending or intrusive.

But at the same time, you want the person to know that you are there and can be depended upon to help see him or her through the difficulty being faced.

Here are some etiquette-ful tips that may help you meet this criteria:

- Listen without prying.
- When initiating an approach to help, simply ask if anything is up.  The person may reply, “Why do you ask?” allowing you to lead into the conversation.  “Destiny, I noticed you haven't been posting on social media, so I'm reaching out to see if you need anything.”
- If someone indicates having a conversation would be nice, arrange to meet-up for a virtual coffee break, or if the local coffee shop is now open, you might decide to meet there.
- When making an impromptu telephone call, ask if it is a good time to talk.
- Depending on the level and type of relationship you have, what constitutes “moral support” may vary.
- Make the conversation moments count by being mindful, present, and relaxed.
- Unless you are specifically asked, do not give advice.

If you feel someone may be in trouble or have a need, do not ignore your hunch.  Many people will not ask for help.  Unfortunately, by holding back, you could be keeping that person from receiving needed support.  A little kindness will go a long way.

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Lifestyle

Executive Fitness

Beware of Overuse Injuries

Momentum can be a valuable asset as people pursue their fitness goals. Once a fitness routine picks up steam and begins to produce results, the resulting momentum can make it easier for individuals to fully commit to exercise and ultimately achieve, if not exceed, their initial goals.

A successful fitness regimen includes various components, not the least of which is sufficient rest. As individuals gain momentum and inch closer to their fitness goals, it can be tempting to skip off days. But rest is vital, allowing the body to recover and thus reducing athletes' risk for various injuries, including overuse injuries.

What is an overuse injury?

All physical activities carry a certain measure of risk. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts suffer injuries each day that have nothing to do with overuse. Such injuries often aren't preventable, but overuse injuries are. According to the Mayo Clinic, overuse injuries are caused by repetitive trauma. These injuries affect muscles or joints, and may be caused by training errors or mistakes with technique. Training errors include exercising for too long or doing too much of a certain activity. The resulting strain caused by overuse leads to injury. One common example of a technique error that can cause an overuse injury is improper form when performing strength training exercises. That's one reason why it's vital for anyone beginning a new fitness regimen to consult with a coach or personal trainer prior to starting. Coaches and personal trainers can illustrate proper techniques when using strength training equipment or lifting free weights. Such instruction can greatly reduce athletes' risk for overuse injuries.

Can other factors contribute to overuse injuries?

Athletes should know that overuse injuries are not always a result of errors with their training or technique. A 2014 study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine noted that certain intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors can increase athletes' risk for overuse injuries. Intrinsic risk factors for overuse injury include misalignment issues, leg length discrepancy, muscle imbalance, muscle weakness, and body composition. Adults and parents of young athletes should discuss fitness regimens with their physicians or children's pediatricians prior to beginning a routine. Such a discussion may uncover intrinsic risk factors athletes are unaware they have.

Extrinsic risk factors for overuse injuries include surfaces; equipment, including shoes; environmental conditions; and nutrition. Athletes can act as their own watchdogs to prevent overuse injuries caused by extrinsic factors, examining equipment and playing surfaces to ensure they're functional and safe, and eating a well-balanced, nutritious diet.

Overuse injuries are almost always preventable. Though it can be hard to take a break from an exercise routine that's producing results, rest is integral to a successful fitness regimen.

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Lifestyle

International Spirits & Cuisine

Effects of Alcohol on Mind & Body

Having a drink when enjoying a good meal or attending a party is a part of socializing with friends for billions of people across the globe. Many of those people safely consume alcohol without ever experiencing negative side effects. However, anyone who consumes alcohol or intends to can benefit from learning about the potential effects of alcohol on their minds and bodies.

Public health agencies like the United States Department of Agriculture, via its "Dietary Guidelines for America 2020-2025," note that adults who choose to drink should limit that drinking to moderate alcohol consumption, which equates to two drinks or less in a single day for men and one drink or less in a single day for women. But consuming alcohol can affect the mind and body in various ways.

Brain

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism notes that alcohol interferes with the communication pathways in the brain. Those interferences can alter a person's mood and change his or her behavior, potentially making it harder to think clearly or move with coordination. The American Addiction Centers notes that short-term effects of alcohol consumption on the mind may include a loss of critical judgment, potentially affecting a person's ability to make sound decisions.

Heart

So long as nothing goes wrong, it's easy to write off a night of excessive drinking as essentially harmless. However, the NIAAA notes that drinking too much on a single night can contribute to significant heart problems like cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, stroke, and high blood pressure. Those problems also are associated with drinking a lot over a long period of time.

Pancreas

The U.S. National Library of Medicine notes that pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas that occurs when digestive enzymes begin digesting the pancreas itself. Chronic pancreatitis does not heal or improve and worsens over time. Heavy alcohol use is the most common cause of pancreatitis, as the NIAAA notes that alcohol causes the pancreas to produce toxic substances that ultimately lead to the disease.

Liver

Many people who consume alcohol are aware of its potential to harm their liver. Such damage is most often associated with heavy drinking, which can contribute to diseases and conditions including fibrosis, cirrhosis, alcoholic hepatitis, and steatosis, or fatty liver disease.

Cancers

The NIAAA notes that there is consensus within the scientific community in regard to an association between consuming alcohol and various types of cancer. For example, alcohol consumption is considered a major risk factor for certain head and neck cancers and is associated with a modestly increased risk of cancers of the colon and rectum.

It's possible to consume alcohol responsibly. However, adults who choose to do so should first recognize the potential effects that alcohol can have on their minds and bodies.

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Lifestyle

Leisure & Style

Build an Amazing Wardrobe

Style seekers can rest assured that it's possible to build stylish wardrobes without going broke.
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Books should not be judged by their covers, but appearances do make a difference in people's perceptions of others. That is why job seekers wear professional attire to job interviews and why weddings are made even more special when they become black tie affairs.

Wardrobe influencers model an ongoing rotation of designer looks. The latest designer looks may not be within everyone's budget, even for those who routinely update their wardrobes. The average adult between the ages of 35 and 44 spends $209 per month on clothing, according to Credit Donkey, and the average family spends $1,800 per year on clothing. Style seekers can rest assured that it's possible to build stylish wardrobes without going broke.

- Make a list of essential pieces. Certain wardrobe items, particularly office essentials, are staples. A crisp white shirt, a well-fitted blazer, black trousers, a sheath dress, a tailored suit, and some classic jeans are all worthy of inclusion in your closet. When you know which items to update, you can shop sales until your list is checked off.

- Shop discount retailers. Certain stores sell discounted, overstocked items from department stores or other retailers. Others fill the racks with last season's finds. Even if these offerings are not completely current, many are still trendy. In addition, such stores frequently feature popular manufacturers and designer items.

- Browse consignment shops. Consignment stores can be found in towns all over the country and online. For example, The Real is a luxury consignment sales outlet for preowned designer items that are authenticated by experts. Many of these items are very gently used and still have a lot of life in them.

- Invest in tailoring. Any piece can be made to look more expensive when properly fitted. Moderately priced items can tailored to individuals' bodies can look like designer clothes.

- Purchase one or two statement pieces. When indulging on a statement piece, choose items that will stand the test of time. A quality handbag or pair of shoes can be a splurge, provided they are well made and durable.

- Consider "cost per wear." The wardrobe resource What to Wear suggests asking yourself questions like: "Will I wear this multiple times?" or "Is this item driven by a fleeting trend?" or "Will this go with items in my closet?" These considerations will make it easier to determine if a particular item is worthy of your hard-earned dollars.

A great closet is not built overnight, but a budget-friendly wardrobe can be built by shopping the right stores and making a list of priorities.

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Lifestyle

Travel

My African Safari During COVID

by Lisa Spiller
Professional Profile

While many people were online shopping and decorating for the holidays this year, I accepted an extraordinary invitation to go on an African Safari for 10 glorious days in December, 2020. This, at a time when many people were hesitant to travel due to the 2020 global Covid-19 pandemic, and some even asked “Is Africa even open? Why travel to Africa?”

Whether seeking luxury or glamping, adventure or pampering, breathtaking natural landscapes, unforgettable wildlife encounters, new cultural experiences and insights, extraordinary photographic opportunities, gastronomy, bragging rights, an escape or a connection with humanity, Africa satisfies these innermost yearnings and timelessly beckons one’s return. For inspiration and insight, I highly recommend watching the movie “Out of Africa,” and reading the autobiographical novel “West With the Night” by Beryl Markham.

My African Safari featured 10 days in Kenya, three remote luxury bush camps in three distinct locations, four bush flights, 12 game viewing drives, 90 minutes on a sunrise balloon ride over the Masai Mara, and one life-affirming day in the company of giggling African children positively impacted by a school, a library and a well.  There are several Safari outfitters that I recommend, but I travelled with Micato Safaris, widely known as the gold standard in luxury travel.

With visa, health forms and passport in hand and a duffel bag packed to the 33 lb. limit per African bush plane load restrictions, I boarded my flight to JFK for an overnight stay at the TWA Hotel. I wore a mask and face shield and the American Airlines flights were full. I brought my wipes and hand sanitizer, but had confidence in American’s new sanitation protocols, which include hospital-grade electrostatic and UV cleaning techniques between flights.

The TWA hotel is an easy choice, connected to JFK at terminal 4 so one never has to leave the airport. It is designed as a kitschy throwback to the golden age of flying and is modern, sleek as a 747, and surprisingly affordable.

Top tip for travelers: Micato Safaris provides you with bush plane baggage allowance of 33 lbs. Packing advice: Three pants, 2 shorts, five T shirts, at least one long sleeved, three jackets/ vests, two pairs shoes, pajamas and swimsuit, small backpack, converter & adapter. If you want to hike, bring one pair of closed toe shoes.  If you are not a professional photographer, in addition to using your smart phone for photos, I recommend purchasing a good point and shoot camera with a minimum 25X zoom capability to maximize your photo opportunities.  I bought a Canon for $200 at Best Buy and the wildlife pictures I captured could rival those in National Geographic.

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