I recently spoke at the South Georgia Community Bank Symposium, held at a conference room on the campus of Valdosta State University (VSU). The program was put on by the Georgia Bankers Association and attracted bankers from across the state and North Florida. Prior to my keynote on Innovation in Banking, I was chatting with […]
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Dr. Kingsley Chin and Knowing Your Why
Upon arrival in Jamaica, I was alerted that one of the Destination Experience advisory board members would come to the airport and pick us up for the long ride from Montego Bay to Kingston. This saved us from an even longer bus ride. We met up with Ron McKay and during that 3-hour drive, I got […]
The 5 Entrepreneurial Abilities – #1 Capability
I recently posted about a talk I gave to Entrepreneurs of Valdosta, a South Georgia based incubator of individuals that have or are interested in starting a business. There are similar organizations like this one all over America, even in some smaller, rural areas. And it makes sense; the fuel of job growth in the […]
Insight from a Plastic Spoon
I think I can look at someone and tell something deep and insightful about them. Well, to be specific (and truthful!), I can look at the behavior of parents with a child and accurately predict whether the child is their first, second, or more than two (could be third or seventh, it doesn’t matter). Case […]
Being Bold
My wife and I spent an amazing afternoon on Lake Minnetonka with some friends that have a 48’ cruiser. It was a glorious afternoon, perfect weather, great conversation, and wonderful views. After our cruise, there was a restaurant close to where we disembarked and being parched, we headed to the bar to get a cold […]
Service: The Nuanced Thing
I was in Minneapolis, MN recently helping a friend stage a graduation party for her son. One of the many tasks I undertook in this process was to head to a huge liquor outlet called Total Wine to get a selection of adult beverages for the party. I had my list and, as I knew […]
Encouraging Future Entrepreneurs
On a very hot and June Monday night in Valdosta GA, I delivered a motivational talk to the Entrepreneurs of Valdosta (EoV). Even more hot than the typical South Georgia summer was the energy in the room. EoV is an organization whose sole purpose is to encourage, empower and enlighten entrepreneurs, assisting those that have […]
Taking Proactive Steps …
As a kid, one of the earlier sayings I remember hearing from adults was “Good things come to those who wait.” The idea is to be patient and don’t be in too much of a rush. As sayings go, it’s a pretty good one. Kids are generally impatient and there are many things that it […]
What a Difference 30 Years Make #StorySunday
The year was 1977. I spent 6 weeks that summer in Switzerland with my grandfather, Ferdinand Schindler, and my cousin Craig. I met dozens of relatives I never knew I had and we ate and explored our way through a country that is only 1/3 the size of Florida. It was amazing to see and […]
5 Anchor Management Tips
What is “Anchor Management?” Well, as you have learned over this series of articles, there are 3 positive anchors: Grounded in Calm Focus, Grounded in Thoughtful Response and Grounded in Regard for Others. In addition, there are 3 negative anchors: Grounded by a Lack of Courage, Grounded by a Lack of Initiative, and Grounded by […]