Dealing with a pandemic is so stressful. Has it caused your business to close? Do you have any money coming into your business? Have any of your employees been working or been furloughed? Has your business received a loan? So many issues to consider. Unfortunately, the longer this situation continues, the more debt and challenges … Read more
All people are different due to personalities, variable family environments, social attitudes, financial situations, education, cultural and religious influences, etc. These factors and others affect people in many ways, which makes it easy to see why we have such a wide range of relationships with each other. And yet many organizations have been very fortunate … Read more
Many have expressed the various issues we all are experiencing through this stressful period, with most concerns focused on finances, employment, our country and local economy, the volatile situation with our police, etc. Of course, there is also the big issue for our health and concern for being infected with COVID-19. With North Carolina … Read more
As you meet and get to know others, do you find yourself making prejudgments or assumptions about them? Or are you more open-minded and accept the person as is? Every person is different. Even twins in a family are said to be distinctively different. Having two sons who were 2.5 years apart in age and … Read more
When a recent graduating class of new American Citizens were given their official certificates for becoming new American Citizens, it was thrilling and an extremely proud moment to hear these people expressed their appreciation for becoming part of such a wonderful country. Hearing each person relay how grateful they were to be a part of … Read more
When the first of this year began, we knew very little about something called the “Coronavirus” and were focused on developing a Strategic Plan for our businesses. With the beginning of a new year, there were lots of options and ideas. As we slowly began to hear more about the Coronavirus, most took this information … Read more
What is a definition of a “father”? One is “Fathers, like mothers, are pillars in the development of a child’s emotional well-being. Children look to their fathers to lay down the rules and enforce them. They also look to their fathers to provide a feeling of security, both physical and emotional.” “Children want to make their fathers proud, and … Read more
During my term as President of the (NAWBO) National Association of Women Business Owners – Charlotte (2006-2007), I was pleasantly surprised by a request from the Charlotte International House. Previously, I had met the manager of this establishment (at that time) and agreed to be of assistance with an international businessman, who had a business … Read more
Most Leaders will admit that one of the toughest parts of being a Leader is sorting and screening all data for the best choice of any decision. Whether selecting a candidate for a position, the ideal location business, or the best approach to a situation, etc., you could likely have times of low self-confidence. The fact … Read more
Charlotte, North Carolina has been a growing and thriving community for many decades. It is an attractive city that sits in the center of the southern border of North Carolina, just above the South Carolina border. With an international airport, and being located about a 3-hour drive from the coast, this offers two benefits: 1) … Read more