Soak Away the Effects of Stress in a Hot / Cold Immersion - Without Having to Go to the Artic!

By Performance Lifestyle Coach John Allen Mollenhauer “JAM” Founder of Regenus Center

​​However much we want to deny it, Excess Stress is an unfortunate part of the human experience, and it can have various effects on our bodies, such as fatigue, inflammation, and a weakened immune system. As most of us juggle external responsibilities that range from work deadlines to family care, we all have stressful times and days that feel overwhelming and deplete our vital energy, giving rise to the added low-grade biological stress of tiredness itself, inflammation, and pain. While hot tubs and traditional saunas often get the spotlight regarding stress relief, ironically, "cold water immersions," traditionally known as "ice baths," or “plunges into a lake ice-opening,” are an overlooked source of recovery from stress, relief, and relaxation (believe it or not) with the added benefits of reducing inflammation and pain. Read More >

The "FORCE MULTIPLIER" Most Sales Teams Don't Bother to Deploy

By Cal Thomas, Sandler Morristown

One of the most powerful ideas for maximizing team sales productivity is a surprisingly simple one: “Don’t buy back tomorrow what you sold today.”  At Sandler, we believe that sales process and methodology ought to be consistent across all seller roles. Having different parts of the sales team learning and executing different approaches results in a siloed strategy. That not only wastes resources, but it also sends inconsistent signals to clients and customers, and it undermines the customer experience. Not a great idea in a buying environment where decision makers are, broadly speaking, less and less inclined to engage with salespeople in the first place!  Read More >

Spencer Savings Bank has welcomed Jose Torres as the new Financial Center Manager of its Clifton location. He is responsible for leading and managing customer relationship development, local community engagement and the day-to-day operations of the center. Jose is an experienced banker with more than 15 years of commercial and community banking experience. Prior to joining Spencer, he held various leadership positions at community banks and large national banks in New Jersey. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Baruch College.

Berkeley College has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report among its Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in its 2023-2024 edition of the Best Colleges survey. Berkeley College–New Jersey and Berkeley College–New York also are ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North for Social Mobility, assessing how well schools graduate economically disadvantaged students. 

This is the fourth consecutive year U.S. News has recognized Berkeley College–New Jersey on the Best Colleges survey and the second year it has recognized Berkeley College–New York. Additionally, Berkeley College was recognized on the national list for Most Students Over Age 25 (No. 10 in New York and No. 17 in New Jersey), on the regional lists for Campus Ethnic Diversity (No. 7 in New York and No. 33 in New Jersey) and Most International Students (No. 4 in New York). 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey will host its Third Annual Big Shots Golf Classic to benefit the agency’s one-to-one mentoring programs for local youth on Monday, Oct. 2, at Fairmount Country Club in Chatham. BBQ lunch, course refreshments, greens fees, carts, scoring, cocktail reception, dinner and awards are included for all golfers. Tee signs and sponsorships are also available and include various benefits, such as corporate signage at the event, onsite and online recognition, foursomes and an opportunity to sponsor a Little Brother or Sister being mentored in the agency’s program. Participants may register individually, as a foursome or attend only the cocktail hour and dinner reception. Register here.

The agency also invites people to learn more about how you can become a volunteer mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey by attending an upcoming BBBS information session. Register here.    

Family Promise of Morris County will host its third annual Homebound Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, Nov. 4. All funds raised through the walk will benefit agency programs serving families and individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in Morris County. Family Promise’s shelter, housing and outreach programs aim to ensure long-term housing stability and positive health, wellness and economic outcomes for those served. Register here.

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