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How the Ryder Cup is a study in differentiation
A 50-year-old named Samuel experienced a period of ill health in 1908. A preacher at Trinity Congregational Church in St. Albans suggested that he take up golf as a way to get more fresh air. He grabbed a club and quickly became hooked. Soon he was a single-figure...
“Don’t Get Vaccinated.” -Wilmore Funeral Home
"Don't Get Vaccinated." That's the message from the Wilmore Funeral Home in Charlotte. Actually, it's a message from BooneOakley. The North Carolina advertising firm put together the campaign. The advertising truck commissioned by the agency circled Bank of...
The 11th edition of Sam Adams Utopia is banned in 15 states
The 11th edition of Sam Adams Utopia is banned in 15 states.I can't buy it because I live in North Carolina.Nor can you if you live in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, or...
In business, are you playing chess or checkers?
In business, are you playing chess or checkers? I think we all need to be asking ourselves this question. Are we becoming reactionary to the environment and making moves hastily? That's typically the mentality of a checkers player.Or are you seeing the entire board...
5 tips when getting started to deliver a business presentation
Here are five tips when getting started to deliver a business presentation from the Silver Presentation Matrix. The goal is to come across 5 by 5 (Loud & Clear). The tips range from 1 to 5 based on typical behavior:1. COPY LAST PRESENTATION - You start with your...
Domino’s is attacking delivery companies such as Uber Eats and DoorDash with FREES
FEES are a four-letter-word. Domino's is attacking delivery companies such as Uber Eats and DoorDash with FREES.They are giving away $50 million in free food through November. One out of every 14 customers will receive a free food item with their order.According to...
Top 10 Reasons for NOT Getting Vaccinated
There was once an old joke about law school. At the first day of class, the Dean would look out at the 1L's and say,"Look to the right of you and then look to the left of you . . . one of you won't be here in three years."That same reasoning applies today.One out of...
A bricktastic response from the LEGO Group when a customer reached out about a missing bag of pieces for his set
"This must be the work of Lord Vader!" This was the response from the LEGO Group when a customer reached out about a missing bag of pieces for his set. And it wasn't an ordinary set. Jason Aten shared the story of how John purchased the Star Wars Mos Eisley set in...
Your appearance matters when presenting
Your appearance matters when presenting. It shouldn't, but it does. We judge people in a split-second. Over 80% of those judgments come down to just two factors. Fellow speaker Chris Malone explains the phenomenon,"Early humans developed a kind of genius for making...
The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine has received full approval from the FDA
We have a shot at normal. Last month, the Pfizer COVID-19 has received full approval from the FDA.What does that NORM need to be going forward?In my opinion, we need to make vaccination or a vaccination exemption a REQUIREMENT going forward for many activities.To be...
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