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Developing a leadership mindset

“You can change your mindset” - Carol S. Dweck - Mindset, The New Psychology of Success In her highly acclaimed and recommended book “Mindset,” Carol S. Dweck lays out four foundational statements to gauge whether you have a fixed-mindset or a growth mindset. Here are the statements (answer T or F...

From resolution to lifestyle: This year is your year

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. – Ecclesiastes 3:1 During World War II, General Douglas McArthur asked an engineer how long it would take to build a bridge across a certain river. “About three days.” The engineer was told to go ahead and draw up...

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Business Briefs - December 29, 2016

Sydow joins CPA Firm Legare + Bailey + Hinske Certified Public Accountant Caroline Sydow recently joined the Mount Pleasant-based firm Legare + Bailey + Hinske. With a background in taxation, Sydow will focus mainly on individual and corporate tax planning, compliance and consulting for L+B+H...

The Power of Ordinary Leaders

“If you want a starring role, you’ll miss the miracle. If you’re willing to be an ordinary extra, God will do something extraordinary.” – Mark Batterson, The Grave Robber A story is told of a group of elderly, cultured gentlemen who met often to exchange wisdom and drink tea. Each host tried to...

Four leadership lessons from Ebenezer Scrooge

“Hello, Ebenezer, I’ve been waiting here for you...” – The Ghost of Jacob Marley Listen to most any radio station and you will hear Christmas Carols. The stores are decorated and the bells are ringing. Yes, Christmas is upon us. Are you ready? Are you in the Christmas spirit? The festivities and...

Business Briefs - December 15, 2016

Blondie’s Celebrates First Anniversary on DI Next week will mark one year since Blondie’s Bagels and Café first set up shop on Daniel Island. According to Anne Turner, who owns the popular eatery with her husband, Jon, there are several raffles and giveaways planned for the week of December 19-23...

Taking 'No' Out of Your Playbook: And why it matters

Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome – Samuel Johnson Leaders understand that obstacles are a part of the landscape on the road to success. But how many leaders are self-aware enough to realize that some of the obstacles blocking their desired success are...

Three traits of 'pay it forward' leaders

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. – Aesop A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church. “Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself,” she told the girl. When they were...

Business Briefs - December 8, 2016

Dr. Randy’s office collects over 1000 pounds of candy for U.S. Troops Pediatric Dentist Dr. Randy Pagenkopf and his staff collected 1060 pounds of Halloween candy to help give U.S. soldiers a sweet surprise over the holidays. For the seventh year in a row, Dr. Randy has hosted a Halloween Candy...