General George S. Patton stated, “I am a soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.” General George Patton Jr. was a senior officer of the United States Army who commanded the U.S. Seventh Army during World War II. He is best known for his leadership in the U.S. Third Army in France and Germany following the allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944. Patton was well know for his hard-driving personality and his unrelenting desire to win. Although he became a successful commander during World War II, he began his military career as a soldier and understood the importance of following a chain of command.
Although the concept of chain and command originated in the military as a line of authority, it has been adopted by organizations to formalize structure, define managerial roles and provide a system of checks and balances. According to the Houston Chronicle, a chain of command establishes company hierarchy, defines members of authority in every situation, improves employee morale and raises workplace efficiency.
As a Generation X employee and born to Baby Boomer parents, I was taught to work hard, sacrifice and above all else, respect authority figures. I understand the importance and significance of having a chain of command in business, which is illustrated through an organizational chart. The organizational chart provides a clear snapshot of the company’s departmental structure and clearly illustrates the person who holds the highest level of authority in each individual department. Although I feel empowered in my role, there are often issues that arise that fall outside of my scope of work. When encountered with a situation that I can’t solve, I always remind myself to simply follow the org. chart. I’ll ask myself, “what is the issue at hand, what department or business function does it impact and who is in charge of that respective department?”
For any organization to flourish, interdepartmental communication must be streamlined accordingly through a solid chain of command. Regardless of the type of organizational structure your company practices, ensure that the structure is illustrated and made public. To achieve goals, enhance communication and carry out directives, the line of authority and the role of each individual within the organization must be made crystal clear.
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity
Guest Blogger: Brynn Scarborough
Director of Business Development & Marketing
for JK North America
As temperatures drop and we all start spending more time inside the effects of Vitamin D deficiency become more apparent for many of us. Unless you are lucky enough to live in a state where you can enjoy a balanced bit of sunshine year round then it is likely that you have already started to experience some of the unwelcome changes that occur when the body starts to product less Vitamin D.
In this link from Food Matters you can find out more about Vitamin D along with the signs, symptoms and risk factors of deficiency that become more prevalent during winter months.
These include:
#1 Living in a state with a Northern Latitude
#2 Achy Bones
#3 Having A Gastrointestinal Disease or Issues with Absorption
#4 Muscle Malaise
#5 Having the Blues or Seasonal Depression
#6 Following a Strictly Vegan Diet
#7 Getting Every Cold or Flu/Immune Weakness
#8 Spending A lot of Time Indoors
#9 A BMI is Higher than 30
#10 Naturally Dark Skin Tones
For the full write up and additional signs of Vitamin D deficiency click here.
This article also mentions long time industry advocate, Dr. Mercola and his recommendations for balanced and regular sun exposure as a way to achieve optimum Vitamin D creation. While he recommends daily exposure in midday sun, this might not be a viable option in all climates, especially during more harsh winter months.
Achieving similar results indoors with a fully customizable tanning session in the Sun Angel by Ergoline is an efficient option and features patented skin sensor technology. Utilizing the skin sensor will ensure that each user has a unique session according to skin tone.
Balancing out the winter blues with an eye brightening session in a Sun Angel or upper level Ergoline unit of your choice like the Prestige 1400 or Affinity 900 will leave you with a spring in your step during long winter days. Increased emphasis on Vitamin D production and practices that reinforce healthy habits like exercise and regular, balanced exposure to sunshine are especially important during the holidays!
No matter how you keep spirits bright this holiday season we hope that you will stop by your local Ergoline salon and talk with a tanning professional about what a few indoor tanning sessions can do for you. For more information about Ergoline equipment go to http://www.ergoline.us
If you would like to read more about the topics discussed in the blog above concerning Vitamin D deficiency go to Food Matters and the Dr. Mercola Website for more.
Source: https://solconnect.us/2016/11/30/its-about-balance-vitamin-d/
About the Author:
Brynn Scarborough is the Director of Business Development & Marketing for JK North America, representing industry-leading brands including Ergoline, Sun Angel, Beauty Angel and SolTron. With the company since 2012, Brynn brings extensive knowledge of sales management, customer relations and public speaking, and continues to serve JK in key project and brand development. Pursuing an Executive MBA from the Sykes School of Business at the University of Tampa, Brynn invests heavily in pursuing industry-leading innovation and technology with Ergoline.
Labor Day is celebrated annually on the first Monday in September as a holiday for the labor movement in America. It honors the contributions that American workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well being of the country. Hats off to the state of Oregon for being the first state to make Labor Day a legal holiday in the year 1887.
The holiday marks the unofficial end of summer, and the commencement of the fall season. It exemplifies the transition from hot summer days to crisp-cool nights, crackling fires, pumpkin spice lattes and football games.
As Americans prepare for the celebration ahead, Planet Beach will be offering BOGO 50% OFF on all sessions & packages. This huge savings will only be valid from September 1st-September 5th, so visit a Planet Beach near you take advantage of this limited time offer.
Planet Beach offers a unique and innovative approach to the traditional day spa. Members pay a monthly fee for unlimited fully automated sunless spray & spa services in a private room without the need of an attendant. The spas provide members with everything they need to achieve their total skincare, wellness, and stress relief goals. Stop by any Planet Beach nationwide this Labor Day weekend to relax, glow and renew! Visit http://planetbeach.com/spa-locator/ to find a location near you.
Offer available at participating spas only. Services and Products vary by location. Restrictions May Apply. See spa for details.
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity
Escaping on a mini vacation or just simply taking a few personal days to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit should be at the top of the priority list. The Boston Consulting Group found that high-level professionals who were required to take time off were significantly more productive overall than those who spent more time working.
Many executives commonly work extended hours to ensure the growth and success of their companies and careers. Even during their down time, they find themselves trying to stay ahead of the game by answering emails, developing strategies and putting out fires. Often, they lay awake at night thinking of unfinished business or jumping up at 3 a.m. to write down a great idea when they really should be catching up on their ZZZs.
If you fall into that category, then it may be necessary to just create your own mini vacation daily by visiting Planet Beach. The franchise brand offers an array of beauty and wellness services, including weight management, automated massages, automated facials, hydration treatments, UV therapy and sunless spray services. The common denominator among the services offered at Planet Beach is the element of relaxation. Personally, I find that using UV services at Planet Beach in moderation provides me with the appropriate dose of Vitamin D that may be lacking due to the frigid temperatures and sunless skies that loom during the winter months. Therefore, I try to use a traditional UV service at least once a week to boost my Vitamin D intake and increase my levels of serotonin, which is a chemical in the brain that regulates anxiety, happiness and mood.
Planet Beach invites you to try one of these amazing services complimentary this Tuesday, August 15th in observance of National Relaxation Day. Participating locations will be offering a Free Spa Day with $0 Enrollment to join. If you are like so many that long for a vacation, but just can’t make it a reality, visit a Planet Beach location near you to relax, glow and renew. http://planetbeach.com/spa-locator/
Offer available at participating spas only. Services and Products vary by location. Restrictions May Apply. See spa for details.
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity
Summer vacation is like paradise for most adults. It’s the opportune time to escape from the daily monotony and get lost under a palm tree with a Margarita in hand. It’s a blissful break from endless nights of homework, last minute projects and carpooling the kids to and from dance lessons. Between backyard barbecues, weekend getaways and outdoor festivals, it’s no surprise that we want our summer break to last forever. Ultimately, summer comes to an end and it comes time to soak up the final rays of the sun and bid farewell to paradise. However, with every end, there is always a new beginning. Therefore, as we say goodbye to summer, we welcome the fall semester and the buzz and excitement of returning to school. A new school year means so many new things: new supplies, new teachers, new friendships and new opportunities. It’s a new beginning and another chance to get it right!
Luckily, there is a place where you can still enjoy the glow and rejuvenation that summer brings, while simultaneously falling back into a welcomed routine as the fall season commences. Planet Beach is excited to offer an array of automated spa and UV services that will help you relax, glow and renew. Although most services offered at Planet Beach have an element of relaxation, I highly recommend one of our automated massage services. Massage has long been known for its natural healing abilities. Today massage therapy is considered a holistic way to relieve pain, reduce stress and promote deep relaxation.
For a limited time, Plant Beach will be offering one free month with the purchase of a three-month membership. Therefore, as you put away your sunscreen and bathing suits and start sharpening your pencils, stop into a Planet Beach near you to take advantage of this Back to School Promotion. http://planetbeach.com/spa-locator/
Offer available at participating spas only. Services and Products vary by location. Restrictions May Apply. See spa for details.
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity
Can you believe that there are only 160 days until Christmas! Why am I dreaming of a White Christmas when we are in the midst of the Summer Season? While most are fishing, camping and building sand castles at the beach, I’m longing for the crisp wintery air, the bustle of holiday shopping and the celebrations that the Christmas Season ensues. This month, Planet Beach is following through on their mission to change the way the world rejuvenates by offering a Christmas in July Special. “Half Way Through the Year Means Half Off for New Members.”
New Members that join will receive the following benefits:
- Unlimited Services
- VIP Guest Privileges
- Personal Service Regime and Product Consultations
- Online Appointment Booking
- Family Add on Discounts
- Reciprocal Membership Options
- Exclusive Product Discounts
- Ambassador Program Rewards
- Monthly Promotions
Before you sneak in that last-minute vacation this Summer, stop by a Planet Beach location near you to enjoy a complimentary service. Although services may vary per location, Planet Beach offers automated facials, massages, red light therapy, UV and Sunless tanning and so much more. At the touch of a button, our members can enjoy a private spa experience at a fraction of the cost and in far less time than a traditional day spa.
Don’t get your Tinsel in a Tangle this Summer. Come celebrate Christmas in July with Planet Beach. Visit http://planetbeach.com/spa-locator/ to find a location near you!
*Services and Products vary by location. Restrictions May Apply. See spa for details.
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity
The Season of Summer is upon us and the sounds of children’s laughter fills the air as they take to the streets with their lemonade stands and outdoor play. Weekends are filled with trips to the park, swim parties and outdoor barbecues with family and friends. The extended days of the season give way to long nights of star gazing, catching fireflies and backyard camping. The magic of the season is whimsical and verdant as the sun shines radiantly upon the flowers and the green grasses. Everything is alive and vibrant!
Summer is a time to live in the present, to reflect on the past and to hope for the future. As the season reaches its peak, Americans will celebrate Independence Day, also referred to as the Fourth of July, which commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence signed on July 4th, 1776. The gift of liberty paved way by our founding fathers will be celebrated across the nation as family and friends unite for an evening of festivities and fireworks.
Planet Beach will be offering a RED, WHITE & BRONZE special leading up to Independence Day, a Product & Service Bundle valued at $75.* This amazing special will include one Red Light Therapy session, a Teeth Whitening treatment & one UV or Sunless Spray Tan. Planet Beach is dedicated to helping you achieve your ultimate beauty, wellness and fitness goals. Therefore, as you celebrate the fortitude of freedom, do it looking and feeling your very best by visiting a Planet Beach near you. Planet Beach wishes you and your family a Happy & Safe July 4th Holiday!
“Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed- else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.”
-Dwight D. Eisenhower
*Services and Products vary by location. Restrictions May Apply. See spa for details.
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity
This week Planet Beach will celebrate our very own holiday, National Sunless Day. We are all very excited to share this holiday with you, and tell you all about our “Day of Spray” this Thursday, June 22nd!
What is it?
National Sunless Day is a celebration of all things sunless! In the past, the only option available for Planet Beach members to achieve the bronze skin they desired was to lay in a traditional UV bed multiple times a week. After the desired color was achieved, If members wanted to maintain the color they built up, then this required them to continue with the same tanning schedule. Advancements in technology have made it possible to give our Planet Beach members the perfect glow in just minutes, without the harmful exposure of UV rays. Repeated UV usage, we now know, can cause damage and premature aging of the skin. But, fear not!
Sunless Spray Tans
A spray tan from Planet Beach takes just one trip, only a few minutes of your time, and the color lasts 5-7 days, with NO damage to your skin! Our sunless spray tans are applied by a machine directly to your skin and your color develops over the next day, leaving you beautifully bronzed with no health risks involved.
Every Planet Beach features a sunless service, as well as an array of products to help prepare your skin and prolong the life of your spray tan. Not to mention, all of our Spa Consultants are experts at mixing the perfect color to give you the right tan for your skin tone. Whether it’s adding a cosmetic bronzer for an instant color boost, a scent to enhance your experience, or an accelerator to help your tan develop faster, your Spa Consultant is there to help you look and feel your very best.
Why a National Sunless Day?
We are so passionate about our sunless services and products we decided they needed a day of recognition for the way they help us look and feel our best! Now I know what you’re probably thinking: “How do we celebrate National Sunless Day?” For those of you who have not yet visited the Planet Beach in your area, we’ll be offering ALL first time guests a free spray tan! For our members who are already in love with our sunless services, make plans to visit the spa so you can take advantage of the National Sunless Day specials on spray tan services and at home products that help you maintain that gorgeous glow.
Our main goal is to spread the word- SUNLESS IS THE WAY TO GLOW!
Whether you’re a seasoned spray tanner, a DIY at home sunless user, a spray tan newbie, or already one of our beloved members, you don’t want to miss the National Sunless Day celebrations going on at your local Planet Beach! Stop in, and get your glow on!
Visit planetbeach.com/spa-locator to find a Planet Beach spray & spa near you.
Haven’t made it to the beach this summer? Not enough free time on the weekends to relax by the pool? Well, guess what…that doesn’t mean you can’t have gorgeously glowing bronze skin! Time is precious and a sunless spray tan at your local Planet Beach will help you achieve that flawless tan in just MINUTES! Whether your a first timer or a pro, we want to share some Do’s and Don’ts for your next spray tan straight from our Glow-to-Guide.
SPRAY TAN DO’s:
- Exfoliate your skin prior to your spray tan- 12 hours in advance for best results!
- Wear loose clothing to your spray tan appointment
- Ask the Spa Consultant at your Planet Beach about the pre-spray primers and post-spray moisturizers available to help make your color last even longer!
SPRAY TAN DON’Ts:
- Apply lotion, perfume, or deodorant to your skin the day of your appointment
- Don’t forget to shave before your spray tan!
- Shower too soon after your spray- ask your Spa Consultant for the recommended wait time
- Don’t use soap for your first post-spray shower, warm water only!
There’s many more Glow-to-Guide tips where these came from! For the next event that has you craving the confidence of a flawless spray tan, make plans to stop by your local Planet Beach. We’ll have everyone saying “There she glows again!”
Visit planetbeach.com/spa-locator to find a Planet Beach spray & spa near you.
There is no secret that Planet Beach spray & spa has always been a place to unwind and escape the daily stresses that life ensues. Due to the evolution of the services offered at Planet Beach, many patrons are foregoing their gym memberships and flocking to Planet Beach as the ultimate fitness, beauty and wellness destination. For as little as $59.00 per month, members can enjoy an array of services that will make any girl feel like a million bucks. Where else can you accomplish an amazing work out session, brighten your smile, get a relaxing massage and achieve an instant glow that will undoubtedly turn heads?
As a consumer and franchisee of Planet Beach, I wholeheartedly believe in the benefits of the services provided. I make a concerted effort to incorporate these services into my daily routine in order to relieve stress and improve my overall health and wellbeing. It’s apparent that I’m not alone in my passion for the brand. The new and revolutionary HOTWORX is gaining in popularity and is being used regularly by patrons across the nation to improve their level of fitness and flexibility. Many are finding that there is no need to hit the gym when they can accomplish their workouts and beauty sessions all under one roof in less than an hour per visit.
Although there are many services offered at Planet Beach, I’ve listed 5 of my favorite services that I frequent on a regular basis:
- HOTWORX is a virtually instructed exercise program created for users to experience the many benefits of infrared heat absorption, while completing a 30-minute isometric workout or 15-min High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) session. As the infrared heat penetrates your body causing you to sweat, the isometric postures further accelerate detoxification by physically removing the toxins from your organs through muscle contraction. The results our users achieve make HOTWORX one of the most efficient 30-minute workout programs in the fitness and beauty industry today! HOTWORX customers love the 30-minute workout as opposed to the traditional 60 or 90-minute hot yoga routine or even a 60 minute workout in a traditional gym.
- Red Light Therapy-Originally discovered by NASA, red light therapy is characterized by the use of infrared light, which possesses strong wavelengths that penetrate deeply into the skin. Red light therapy may reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, promote healing, help to eliminate sun damage, and improve overall appearance.
- Massages-Planet Beach offers an array of massage chairs that relax the mind and body. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following: the reduction of stress and fatigue, pain relief, enhanced sleep, increased circulation, and improved energy and alertness.
- Teeth Whitening: The premium grade LED whitening light along with our pre-filled whitening kits deliver essential elements needed for teeth whitening: peroxide, pressure, light, heat and exposure. The LED panel is roughly the same size as the average adult mouth, meaning that the 24W power is highly concentrated on the teeth and there is no wasted light. The first thing that most people notice is someone’s eyes and smile. I can’t stress the importance of having beautiful white teeth and a sparkling smile.
- Sunless Spray: Planet Beach offers members the chance to experience beautifully bronzed skin with no exposure to ultraviolet rays. No streaks, no orange, no melanin production. Your natural-looking glow will last 5 to 7 days and only takes seconds to achieve.
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Although most Americans reserve that day to pay tribute to those that have passed on, it also signifies the unofficial start of the summer vacation season.
Planet Beach is asking for your help in honoring the brave individuals that fight for our freedom with a complimentary spa service! Show a veteran your gratitude this memorial day by tagging friends and family members that have served or are currently serving in the US military.
On Memorial Day, many will fly their flags at half-staff in honor of the nation’s battle heroes, while others will be celebrating the freedom of life by gathering with family and friends or planning a speedy weekend vacation. Regardless of your plans on Memorial Day, remember to stop by Planet Beach the weekend prior to Relax, Glow and Renew.
Planet Beach will help you look and feel your very best with automated spa services and quality products. At the touch of a button, you’ll experience treatments in a private setting for a fraction of the time and cost compared to a traditional day spa. Therefore, before you embark on your pre-summer break, visit http://planetbeach.com/spa-locator to find a location nearest you.
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity