Are you ready for game day?

The share for each of our businesses can range from none to a lot – depending on location, the type of business and mainly – game day strategy. Even businesses that don’t sell game day “items”, can get a boost or two from the buzz about game day. Boosts in energy, productivity, morale – all of which have a way of boosting business.

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Game day mean nothing to you?

During my first twenty years in Chapel Hill, I assumed everyone who lived or worked here was a Carolina fan. During the next ten years, I saw hints that I was wrong.

Now I know…. not all who live and work here are Carolina fans.

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What’s a disappointed football team doing this week?

What’s a disappointed football team doing this weekend? And what does that have to do with being a better manager?

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It’s Native American Day

In recognition of Native American Day, I thought I’d pass along this favorite from our quote library…wise words from a Native American Elder who described his own inner struggles in this manner:

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Are You An Extreme Leader?

Ready for a new style of leadership? Desiring more energy behind how you lead? Or are you simply interested in what it means to be an “extreme leader”?

Steve Farber answers all of these questions and more in his compelling book about leadership, titled “The Radical Leap

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Management Lesson from Mr. Horiza at Western Auto

Do you want to Be A Better Manager? Here is a great reminder from Mr. Horiza who was Mick Mixon’s manager at Western Auto.

When sports broadcaster Mick Mixon was 15, he worked at Western Auto. At the time, they punched an old fashioned time clock.

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