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August 06, 2009
Tech start up uses billboards to get message to the masses
California’s 101 Freeway, with it’s billboards preaching to a steady stream of traffic, is the Silicon Valley’s answer to Madison Avenue.
June 18, 2009
Charleston Metro Chamber Volunteers Exceed Campaign Goal
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce wrapped up their tenth annual Total Resource Campaign (TRC) as Dick Elliott, 2009 TRC Campaign chairman reported that Chamber volunteers raised $2,280,033 which was $4,261 over the goal, and 143 new members.
June 01, 2009
Local business offering companion care and caregiver service
At Home Caregivers, a non-medical in home personal and companion care service has opened in Mount Pleasant. At Home will primarily serve those individuals in the Tri-county area who want to remain in their own home but need assistance with daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and companionship.
May 11, 2009
The Kindness Factor
In his writing, Perhaps I Am, Edward W. Bok shares a story of kindness involving Herbert Hoover and Polish premier Paderewski. Here is an excerpt from the inspiring story Bok shares.
May 04, 2009
Turning the Circus into Opportunity: Being an agent of change
I came across a humorous story recently that read, “If the circus comes to town and you paint a sign saying ‘Circus coming to the Fairgrounds Saturday,’ that’s advertising.
April 27, 2009
Crab Basket Syndrome – Climbing Out of the Corporate Trap
Living along coastal South Carolina; I’ve enjoyed several opportunities to go crabbing at the beach. A good place to capture crab is along the jetties since they like to hide among the rocks. The rewards of crabbing are delicious as crab can be served up many ways, crab cakes being my favorite.
April 13, 2009
Leadership Perspective – Lessons from Arthur Ashe
Spring time across the country means different things depending on what part of the country you live. Here in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, one of the many festive occasions that mark the arrival of spring is the Family Circle Cup tennis tournament on picturesque Daniel Island.
April 08, 2009
Tech jobs getting zapped
Once thought to be somewhat recession-proof, tech jobs have been getting slashed as companies look to trim budgets.
April 07, 2009
The One Thing – Discovering Your Passion as a Leader
It’s the classic scene from the movie City Slickers starring Billy Crystal and Jack Palance. Palance and Crystal are riding slowly across the range on horseback, discussing life and love.
April 01, 2009
Unexpected Interruptions – What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
It’s considered by many as one of the greatest movies of all times – Casablanca. World War II has engulfed Europe, reaching all the way to Rick Blaine’s Café American in French-held Morocco. The Nazis have overrun France and are heading into the unoccupied regions in Africa – and all kinds of people are trying to escape them by way of Casablanca.
March 25, 2009
March Madness – Lessons from The Dean
March Madness is here and basketball fans across the country have faithfully filled out their brackets, and are watching the madness. Through the first weekend, I am still in fairly good shape with my picks, including North Carolina who I’ve picked to win it all.
March 18, 2009
Perseverance – The Recipe to Success
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that there are no “over-night” successes. The path to success is rewarding, but at times long and lonely. Consider Walt Disney, he was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of ideas. He also went bankrupt several times before he built Disneyland. How about Babe Ruth?
March 11, 2009
Beating a Dead Horse – Innovative Leadership to the Rescue
Dakota tribal wisdom says that when you discover you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount. However, in organizations we often try other strategies with dead horses, including the following
March 04, 2009
The Power of an Unlikely Leader
The story is told a successful beauty product company that asked the people in a large city to send pictures with brief letters about the most beautiful women they knew. Within a few weeks thousands of letters were delivered to the company.
February 26, 2009
Leadership Priorities: What does it take to get your attention?
One of the challenges of good leadership is maintaining priorities. Many things compete for your time, energy, money, and learning to say no to many good things is hard to do.
February 25, 2009
How to cook-up successful biz in tough economy
Pointers on starting your own home business.
February 16, 2009
Workplace Attitudes: A Lesson from a Chinese Tattoo Artist
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale relates this story from his book, Power of the Plus Factor:”Once walking through the twisted little streets of Kowloon in Hong Kong, I came upon a tattoo studio. In the window were displayed samples of the tattoos available.
Why Confidence Matters: An Insight from Churchill
Emerson once said, “If I have lost confidence in myself, I have the universe against me.” We are living in times when panic is running high and confidence is running low. It’s a time when people leave work on Friday and wonder if they will have a job on Monday.
What Are You Prepared to See in 2009?
I know many people are pessimistic about the economic forecast in 2009. A recession looms large, people are losing their jobs, and times are difficult for many.
Leadership Principles from Geese
At this time of the year it’s not uncommon to see the geese flying across the evening sky. One of the pleasures of where I work is a reflection pond where many of them have found a home.
