Business

Daniel Island resident Kyle Taylor (left) interviews Kyle Sheldon (middle) and Jonathan Gatlin (right) for his podcast “Generation Giants.”

‘Generation Giants’ seeks to inspire

HEATH ELLISON Kyle Taylor sits in a room that he calls his office. A series of gold framed pictures hang on the wall behind him, out of focus. Taylor is recounting the defeatist attitude of his younger self and proposing simple advice that he wished he had heard in his youth. “You’re going to...

Dockery’s debuts on Daniel Island!

“Great meal.” “Wonderful service.” “Nice crowd.” “Stellar turnout.” Those were just a few of the phrases used on local social media pages to describe the grand opening of the new Dockery’s restaurant on Daniel Island last week. In addition to a full menu, the 10,000 square foot facility, located...

Milestones in your leadership

Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitudes and in actions. - Harold S. Geneen Not long ago, I was in Washington D.C. for a speaking engagement. Afterward, I stayed a few extra days to take in some of the sights. In the short time I was there, it would have been impossible to...

Winning with people

A boss has the title. A leader has the people. - Simon Sinek All companies, no matter their size, must remember they are in the “people business.” It’s one of the most complex challenges you will face in leadership. And it’s one you’ve got to conquer if you are going to succeed. Unfortunately,...

How to bring dreamers and doers together

The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do. - Sarah Ban Breathnach In his book, “Rules of Thumb,” Alan M. Webber writes about the differences between talkers and doers. It is a special relationship in organizational structures between those...

Business Briefs - November 16, 2017

DOCKERY’S TO OPEN CULINARY AND MUSIC DESTINATION ON DI NOV. 27 Dockery’s, a family-friendly dining and music destination on Daniel Island, is expected to open to the public the week of Nov. 27. Located on Island Park Drive, the site will offer “elevated regional cuisine and house-brewed craft beer...

Business Briefs - November 9, 2017

JAY ODELL TAKES HELM OF BLACKBAUD’S ENTERPRISE NONPROFIT UNIT Daniel Island resident Jay Odell has been appointed president and general manager of Blackbaud’s newly restructured Enterprise Nonprofit Unit serving North America, according to a press release. Odell has been with the company for 13...

Six reasons why your employees don't believe a word you say

“Don’t believe what I say. Believe what I do.” — Carlson Ghosn Two psychiatrists meet at their 20th college reunion. One is vibrant, while the other looks withered and worried. “So what’s your secret?” the older looking psychiatrist asks. “Listening to other people’s problems every day, all day...

Business Briefs - November 2, 2017

DANIEL ISLAND REAL ESTATE EXPANDS SERVICES Daniel Island Real Estate (DIRE) has expanded its services and is now representing property throughout the Charleston region. Established in 1995 to represent residential property on Daniel Island, the company and its sales associates have historically...

Business Briefs - October 26, 2017

MAC MCQUILLIN NAMED 2017 LEGAL ELITE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recently announced that attorney Mac McQuillin of Daniel Island has been selected for the Charleston Business Magazine’s 2017 Legal Elite of the Lowcountry. McQuillin, who also serves as vice chair of the Berkeley County...