Inspiration

A person reading "Bold Kindness" by Cathy Thorpe next to an image of a pink couch.

Bold Kindness Isn’t Just a Book, It’s a Manifesto For Compassionate Leadership

It began with a couch. When Cathy Thorpe assumed the role of CEO in 2014, she encountered an unexpected symbol in her new office… a large pink couch. Rather than discarding it, she embraced it as a centerpiece of Nurse Next Door’s BOLD KIND culture and her leadership style. This pink couch represents comfort, the […]

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Jeffersonian Lunch With Dr. Gary McGrath and Colin Ryan

Great time catching up with Colin Ryan CPFC, ACEC and Dr. Gary McGrath, CSP® on Wednesday for a Jeffersonian Lunch. Our discussion at the Bonefish Grill in Cary centered around leadership and communication. Both are specialties for Gary and Colin. Dr. Gary has a consultancy called Statarius. The purpose of his leadership programs and coaching is clear, “Turning bad bosses into great

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A statue of Thomas Jefferson with text about historic Jeffersonian lunches featuring James Madison and Alexander Hamilton.

Wednesday Jeffersonian Lunch

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] I’m starting a new tradition in the Triangle in 2023. It is called Wednesday Jeffersonian Lunch. A Jefferson what? What exactly is a Jeffersonian Lunch? Thomas Jefferson was known to invite thought leaders and influencers of his time from various backgrounds to share in conversation and fellowship over dinner.

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R.I.P. Tony

I woke up yesterday morning and my wife Jenn shared the awful news. Tony Hsieh passed away in Connecticut as a result of injuries sustained in a house fire while visiting family. Tony was a gifted entrepreneur, best-selling author, customer experience advocate, and a kind-hearted soul. I wanted to share 3 stories to sum up

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