I want to take a moment to thank our family and friends who joined us last month to celebrate our wedding. Thank you all for traveling and being there to share in the special occasion. My wife and I have just returned from an amazing honeymoon in Hawaii following our Carolina wedding at The Sanderling in Duck, NC. You can check out the Wedding announcement in the good ole' Free Lance Star. Read More →

For the last year or so there was a lot of hype surrounding the use of social networks from a marketing and public relations perspective. Then came the question of ROI on Social Media. Look at how far we’ve come… I am happy to say that in the world of online interaction… we are moving... Read More →

Even when I was younger I was always questioning the process of everything. This habit led me to seek out and follow the process and those implementing the policies & procedures around me. Who were these people in charge? Whether in university leadership programs or professional associations I have taken an interest in the steering... Read More →

I have always believed that hard work and dedication can get you what you want but it definitely helps to have someone who recognizes all that you have to offer. My mother is one of the smartest ladies I know. She taught me from a young age that you cannot bypass long term goals in... Read More →

What are your thoughts and wishes? What are your dreams, hopes and worries? Day in and day out I know what bothers me and what I need, but I believe it is more rewarding to know I can help others. Whether it’s physically, mentally, spiritually, or emotionally- helping someone find direction or explore their passions... Read More →

Leadership is about dealing with distractions and staying focused on what's most important. In your work and within your life, have the motivation to deliver with passion and execute with clarity. Read More →

For those who think facebook is the extent of your online persona – think again. We are entering a new era and those migrating into social networks are quickly learning how to communicate online. I like the idea that we are collectively learning and brainstorming how to use social media. Do you think it is... Read More →

Sometimes a case of writers block takes a change of scenery, a new journal and a nice pen to get my thoughts and ideas onto the paper. As you may have noticed, I write with a rational, cause-and-effect tone. This is me, this is how I write, but often I get stuck in this cause... Read More →

The blending of real world networking and online social networking can be the difference between getting your first interview and getting your first job. Read More →

This is a follow up to my thoughts from Monday’s post on customer service. I believe that every conversation with a potential customer is a representation of the larger organization; you are now acting as the company. In the same way, every performance for a stage actor is a representation of the way the playwright... Read More →