Business

The most important person in the room is not you

Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, ‘Make me feel important.’ Never forget this message when working with people- Mary Kay Ash At age 16 Andor Foldes was already a skilled pianist, but he was experiencing a troubled year. In the midst of the young Hungarian’s personal...

In Praise of Second Fiddle Leaders

Expressions of servant leadership are found when you concede being in the spotlight by putting someone else in it. Where were you on April 8, 1974 at 9:07 p.m. EST? It might be a stretch for some to remember where they were last weekend, much less on this date 42 years ago, if indeed you were even...

What's on your Success List?

Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The story is told of a new bank president who met with his predecessor and said, “I would like to know what have been the keys to your success.” The older gentleman looked at him and...

Business Briefs - September 8, 2016

Dr. David Theobald, the office of Theobald Family Chiropractic, sponsored his 18th annual School Supply Drive. As part of a back to school supply drive, new patients at Theobald Family Chiropractic received complimentary X-Rays, examination, and Paraspinal Scan with a donation of school supplies....

When Leaders are Good Bad Examples

Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing. – Albert Schweitzer A story is told of when Gen. George C. Marshall took command of the Infantry School at Fort Benning, GA. He found the post in a generally run-down condition. Rather than issue orders for specific...

The Changing Work Environment Part III: Providing Choice

“I believe happiness is a choice. Some days it is a very difficult choice.” – Steve Gleason Our three part series on the changing work environment was inspired by findings in the Staples Advantage Workplace Index (http://bit.ly/1ULVQr7). Findings in the report reveal that half of workers state...

New high-end office and retail building in the works for DI

A new high end office, retail and residential building will soon rise on the corner of River Landing Drive and Daniel’s Landing Drive on Daniel Island. The 18,000 square foot space, developed by S.L. Shaw & Associates, will sit on the other side of the large pond behind the Simmons Park...

Business Briefs - August 25, 2016

Daniel Island Academy Starts New School Year with New Chef Amanda “Mandy” Moyer has joined the early childhood development center, Daniel Island Academy, as Head Chef. Moyer will create all weekly menus with a focus on a healthy, creative and safe eating and learning environment for all children....

The Changing Work Environment Part II: Providing Autonomy

“The way you delegate is that first you have to hire people that you really have confidence in. You won’t truly let those people feel a sense of autonomy if you don’t have confidence in them.” – Robert Pozen In part II of our series on the changing work environment we tackle the topic of autonomy....

Rep. Mark Sanford visits DI businesses as part of national 'Startup Day'

It’s not every day that your United States Congressman pops into your workplace to talk shop. But that’s exactly what happened last Thursday, August 4, when Rep. Mark Sanford paid a visit to Daniel Island-based tech businesses Teamphoria and InfiniteTakes, both of which are housed in the Charleston...