State Sen. Steven Bieda, Gov. Rick Snyder and Art Fishman continued from page 53 execution when you need it most. As I have mentioned in previous col- umns, we always want to remember the Alignment – Action – Adjust strategy to grow ourselves and our business. What we need to remind ourselves in the moment is that this quick time-out helps us get back into alignment. And when we’re in align- ment, we can do amazing things with an idea, with a project, with a task, with our job, with our vision and/or with our people. We are able to take action and be more effective. How about when things change? We often forget that we need to expand our mindset into the adjust- ment angle. Sometimes during this stage, we actually need more quiet time; but at least take that minimum two minutes. Once we’ve taken the time to strategize how to realign, we can once again act. It’s a rinse/ repeat, never-ending activity to increase productivity. By taking time to figure out how to get back into alignment, we can act with a growth-minded, peo- ple-centric plan. Sometimes we have to do this multiple times a day, even as we’re running at the speed of light. Pay attention to those times when you need a comma. What’s a comma? According to Grandma Babe Pickman, it indicates a pause, a moment, a reminder to yourself when you need quiet think time. It’s hard to doubt a woman who lived a healthy 97 years and taught this valuable lesson to her friends and family. Incorporate that two minutes into your day — every day. Schedule time in your calendar and, if you share a calendar, put, “Think time; please do not disturb.” Take Grandma Babe’s advice and take that comma. It will open a space to quiet your mind. I guaran- tee you, your best ideas will come from those moments or shortly thereafter. Those moments will accelerate your path to your corner office —because your mind and your business matter! Jon Dwoskin is a business coach and exec- utive adviser who grows businesses. He is the author of “The Think Big Movement.” Visit jondwoskin.com for more or email him at jon@ jondwoskin.com. the exchange WWII Memorial Fund Act Signed Into Law Jewish veteran and Detroit resident Art Fishman was in Lansing last month at the signing of the Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial Fund Act, which created the ability for Michigan resi- dents to donate a portion of their state income tax refund to the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial, which is scheduled to open in Royal Oak in 2020. The memorial, to be located in Memorial Park at the northeast corner of 13 Mile Road and Woodward, will occupy about three-quarters of an acre and is expected to cost $3 million. For Fishman, 91, a WWII veteran of both the U.S. Army Air Corps Cadet program and the U.S. Navy, the signing was the culmination of five years of work leading the committee that spear- community bulletin board | professional services headed support for Michigan’s WWII Memorial. For his dedication to the cause, he was one of the first two recip- ients of the Victory Award given at the annual Victory Gala of the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial. He is a mem- ber of JWV Post 510 and belongs to Temple Shir Shalom. The memorial will pay homage to both Michigan WWII veterans and those who served on the home front. “Whatever ability I have left in me,” Fishman previously told the JN, “I will do to help future generations remember WWII and what so many courageous men and women sacrificed to save the world.” It was only fitting that he was at Gov. Rick Snyder’s side as the act was signed into law. ■ For information regarding advertising please call 248-234-9057. Deadline for ad insertion is noon on Friday prior to publication. Busy carry-out deli looking for counter help. Experience preferred. Competitive pay and benefits. Let our experienced team handle all of your estate needs: /,%5$5<%22.6725( +PVGTGUVGFRGTUQPURNGCUGECNN ǵLjǵHands free-hassle free estate sales Visit our Leshoppe showroom in Keego Harbor 2SHQ'D\V 06HPSOLQHU CHANGING HANDS ESTATE SALES Call Leslie Weisberg today for a free consultation 248-709-9648 %22.6 %RXJKW 6ROG %RRNV%RXJKW,Q