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Earning the Right to Serve

In the end, what you have done to touch and impact the lives of others is what will truly make a difference. It is then you will understand the power of serving.

(CHARLESTON, SC) - I will never forget driving through a small Florida town many years ago. As I drove past a small family diner there was a sign out front that read, “Come in and eat before we both starve.”

Lost in Translation 3 Keys to Meaningful Communication

"Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee and just as hard to sleep after" -Anne Morrow Lindbergh ‘Gift from the Sea’

(CHARLESTON, SC) - Prudence Leith in her book, Pardon Me, But You’re Eating My Doily, shares her favorite catering disaster regarding a couple who went to the Far East on holiday. They wanted, besides their own supper, something to give to their poodle.

Pointing to the dog, they made international eating signs. The waiter understood, picked up the poodle, and set off for the kitchen—only to return half an hour later with the roasted poodle on a platter.

The Great Bambino and the Value of Loyalty

My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me" - Henry Ford

(Charleston, SC) - As the midsummer All Star game approaches, I am reminded of a story about one of the all-time baseball greats, Babe Ruth.

His bat had the power of a cannon, and his record of 714 home runs remained unbroken until Hank Aaron came along. The Babe was the idol of sports fans, but in time age took its toll, and his popularity began to wane.

Creating a Culture of Inclusion

"To succeed as a team is to hold all of the members accountable for their expertise" - Mitchell Caplan

(Charleston, SC) - After considerable pressure brought to bear, President Barrack Obama is slated to meet this week with BP executives at the White House.

The topic at hand of course is how to deal with the oil crisis in the Gulf. As that crisis lingers on, it imperative that all key leaders get together to work on solutions.

The Wizard of Westwood: A Leader for the Ages

"Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming" - John Wooden

(Charleston, SC) - Few in the arena of sports and leadership have had such a lasting impact on and off the court than legendary basketball coach John Wooden. At the age of 99, just four months shy of his 100th birthday, John Wooden has passed away.

Wooden’s record at UCLA is that of legend. During his tenure, the Bruins amassed an amazing 88-game win streak from 1964 to 1975.