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I Wonder if I Will Get a Consensus on This?
I have often heard the term consensus builder used to describe certain leadership styles. Each time I hear that the only thing that comes to mind is the acronym CYA. At my alma mater the man who previously held the office … Continue reading
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I am Writing a Book..And it is Really Hard!!!
I have been attempting to write a novel for almost eight years. I will go at it furiously for awhile, get worn out, and not touch it again for months. I was inspired to write a book by my two sons, who … Continue reading
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Mentoring is a Must!
Dealing with the trials of young adulthood is stressful and scary. As a young adult you could be full of enthusiasm and drive or struggling with finding your purpose. Priorities are often hard to assess. You certainly have professional goals … Continue reading
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Technology. Go Big or Go Home!
Since the early 1990’s we have lived in a world dominated by technology. Advances are made so quickly that you almost feel they should be tracked in hours and minutes instead of months and years. For those of us not … Continue reading
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The Meaning of Friendship
I think we all have an interpretation of what friendship means or what being a friend stands for. One definition is a relationship between two or more people. We have all heard the following descriptions,close friends, casual friends, friendly acquaintances,etc. On Facebook … Continue reading
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Team Sports. Why Ruin a Good Thing?
I grew up in New Orleans in the 60’s and 70’s. I was eight years old when the New Orleans Saints started playing in 1967 and it was around that time I became aware of football. Every Sunday morning I … Continue reading
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Affability,Deception,and the Lost Art Of Conflict
I am by nature an intense individual. I’m not afraid of conflict, in fact I enjoy it to some degree. I grew up in a family that confronted each other, had a coach that was confrontational, and even some teachers … Continue reading
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The Milan Street Gang,St.Stephens, and Living Like Chris
In 1970, while living in Dusseldorf Germany my father suddenly died. This required my mother and I to return back to the states. After living with my grandparents for a few months my mother bought an apartment house in Uptown New … Continue reading
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Greed, Selfishness, and the Social Conscience
The nation and world have been rocked by financial troubles, most of which were fueled by greed and selfish behavior. An example of this is the recent sub-prime mortgage crisis in America that was fueled by the sale of credit default … Continue reading
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Meaningful Economic Development. Can it be Done?
During my career I was fortunate to serve on the boards of civic organizations that were focused on job creation and growth. In 1997 I was President of the St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation and in 2005 I was Chairman … Continue reading
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