Business

Rules of engagement in the blame game

John Killinger tells a story about the manager of a minor league baseball team who was so disgusted with his center fielder’s performance that he ordered him to the dugout and assumed the position himself. The first ball that came into center field took a bad hop and hit the manager in...

Want to develop as a leader? Embrace pain

I came across an interesting story not long ago about how our muscles grow and develop. According to medical research, “Muscle size increases when a person continually challenges the muscles to deal with higher levels of resistance or weight. This process is known as hypertrophy. Muscle...

No small roles, only small actors

“There are no small roles, only small actors.” This famous line was spoken by Konstantin Stanislavski, “the father of modern acting.” Who required actors who performed in his theater productions to engage their roles with equal commitment. Whether they were lead actors with large roles or...

Get the dirt on leadership

For several years back in my high school days, I worked in a garden center. It was a fun job and I learned a lot. As a result, I have always had an eye for landscaping and enjoy getting my hands dirty – especially in the spring with the planting of flowers and various projects. I vividly...

Building to Building: 115 Fairchild Street

A building is only as good as the people who reside in it. The same analogy applies to the businesses located at 115 Fairchild St. Known as The Landing, the red brick edifice is a 88,860-square-foot, four-story, Class A building. Built in 2001 and renovated in 2018, The Landing’s...

DI gallery to launch arts and cultural program series

The Meyer Vogl Gallery team will host their inaugural Culture Cake, a series of arts and cultural programming at the newly opened Daniel Island location. The first of the series will take place on Tuesday, April 26, from 6-8 p.m., at 250 River Landing Drive on Daniel Island. Charleston-...

Every leader must value failure for personal growth

When achievers fail, they see it as a momentary event, not a lifelong epidemic. – John Maxwell In 2014’s Oscar-winning film “Birdman,” Michael Keaton plays a washed-out actor trying to start his life again after a series of failed roles. But his efforts are haunted by the voice of the...

Thomas & Hutton hires two new in Civil Department

Thomas & Hutton announced two new hires in its Charleston Region in its Civil Department are project engineer and designer. Preston Ackerman joined the company as a project engineer. He brings over 10 years of experience in land development including transportation, commercial, and...

County mobile library expands range of readership

Berkeley County Library System, in collaboration with Moncks Corner Farmers Market, invites customers to visit the Mobile Library for Meet Your Mobile Library once a month from April to November. “The Berkeley County Mobile Library will be attending the Moncks Corner Farmers Market one...

Health and wellness social network bridges the gap

A common question for most locals is where to go for information on the best health and wellness providers in the area. Most people turn to friends, family, or the internet, but it’s hard to make a confident choice especially when searching the web. Loopit, a health and wellness social...