Business

Elevating your leadership influence

One day a farmer grabbed his shotgun to shoot at a flock of pesky crows. Unfortunately, he didn’t see his sociable parrot that had joined the crows. After firing a few shots, he walked over to the fallen birds and was surprised to find his parrot badly ruffled with a broken wing. When...

Reimagining the heart of leadership

People will follow a leader with a heart faster than a leader with a title. — Craig Groeschel I once read the story about a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question on the application that asked, “Are you a leader?” Being honest and...

Understanding the new COVID relief package

The U.S. Congress recently passed, and the President signed, the 5,593-page Consolidated Appropriations Act of 202, and experts are still mulling over what the impact will be on ordinary citizens. There are stimulus checks, tax planning relief provisions and a break for people who...

Daniel Island Fitness keeps focus on wellness goals

Getting fit is always one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, especially this year as people are eager to shed pandemic pounds. Caitlin Bein, co-owner of Daniel Island Fitness, and her staff are ready to help clients successfully reach their goals in 2021. Daniel Island Fitness has...

Building a culture of empowerment

The greatest leaders aren’t necessarily the ones who do the greatest things. They are the ones who empower others to do great things. — John Maxwell When the great singer Enrico Caruso had his first voice lesson, his teacher was less than impressed. “You can’t sing,” his teacher exclaimed...

Delta Pharmacy’s upcoming move perfect prescription for growing community

Delta Pharmacy will be relocating its Daniel Island store to a new building next year. Owner Willis High said the move was prompted in part by lessor's reluctance to extend a long-term lease to the business. “They would only renew it a year at a time. They weren’t interested in extending...

BLONDIES turns five

SUZANNE DETAR Blondies Bagels & Cafe owners Anne and Jon Turner celebrated the fifth anniversary of their local business on Dec. 17, holding a raffle for customers. The winner was Crystal Cole, who received a $50 gift card. “We would love to thank the community for all of their support,”...

KinderCare opens center on Clements Ferry Road

Parents who live near Daniel Island and the surrounding Cainhoy peninsula now have another option for child care. Recently, Clements Ferry became home to a new early childhood education facility for infants, toddlers and preschool ages. KinderCare Learning Centers opened the doors Dec. 7 to...

New Waterfront restaurant, rooftop bar partners announced

Kingstide, a new restaurant and rooftop bar slated to open at The Waterfront, a luxury mixed-use community on Daniel Island, will be developed by The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, announced developer East West Partners. The Charleston-based dining and consulting company will oversee the...

Three leadership lessons from Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Then all the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the Red-nosed reindeer, you’ll go down in history! — Robert L. May For many years, as the story goes, the Montgomery Ward department store in Chicago purchased and gave away coloring books as a promotion during the...