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WILLOUGHBY: Neel grows Neel-Schaffer Inc. into one of largest engineering firms in the U.S.

by Ross Reily Published: May 10,2013

Tags: advertising, Hibbett Neel, Martin Willoughby

The dictionary defines a wake as “A track, course, or condition left behind something that has passed.” Like a boat on the water, our lives leave a wake, as well. The question is whether we are intentional about the ripple effect of our lives. I enjoy studying the lives of leaders who have not just [...] [...]

WILLOUGHBY: Greg Markow works to better serve GranthamPoole

by Martin Willoughby Published: May 3,2013

Tags: CPA, GranthamPoole, Greg Markow, Martin Willoughby

The ancient Greeks had a temple with the words “Know Thyself” inscribed in the forecourt. Thales, another ancient Greek philosopher, wisely noted, “The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself.” In my study of leadership, I have found that great leaders understand who they are and where they are going. Unfortunately, as human [...] [...]

TROTTER: Spenders and savers are linked by asset conservation

by Ike Trotter Published: May 3,2013

Tags: financial planning, Ike Trotter, money, personal finance, saving money, spending money

For this article, we will discuss those areas of estate and financial planning for the age group I will refer as “age 50 and older.” Obviously, we’re dealing with a wide age span for people in this group that pairs those of the World War II generation along with the Baby Boomer generation that followed [...] [...]

WISEMAN: Five Presidents and an enduring constitution

by Marty Wiseman Published: May 3,2013

Tags: government, Marty Wiseman, Stennis Institute

The United States, though still a young country by comparison, has the oldest continuous constitution of any country in existence in the world today. On rare occasions an event takes place that reminds us of the uniqueness of our country. Such an event took place two weeks ago in Texas. Although we had very little [...] [...]

Keeping Our Eye On Kamel King

Age: 33 Entertainment Attorney, Frascogna & Courtney Law Firm You could literally say that Kamel King was born into the entertainment industry. The son of a James Brown promoter, Kamel King grew up behind-the-scenes of the music industry, a business that King calls a “living, breathing and evolving creature.” “Even in my off time, I surround [...] [...]

CRAWFORD: Truth management manipulates beliefs

by Bill Crawford Published: April 26,2013

Tags: Defense Department, School of Nursing, tobacco companies, truth, University of California

Since the earliest days of civilization “truth management” has been practiced by governments, religions and powerful organizations to further their own interests. Today, the practice of truth management has proliferated to organizations throughout the United States, including Mississippi. Envision a persuasion scheme that integrates widespread publicity, rampant disinformation, and tailored “truths.” You get the picture. [...] [...]

BOOK BIZ: Enjoy English wit and adventure with Aunt Augusta

by Lynn Lofton Published: April 26,2013

Tags: Graham Green, Lynn Lofton, Travels with My Aunt

The late English writer Graham Greene was a true wordsmith who could turn a simple phrase into a magical sentence. In Travels with My Aunt he is in good form and at his most entertaining. It’s humorous in the dry-English-wit style. I’m a fan of Greene’s writing but had missed this book until recently. The [...] [...]

WILLOUGHBY: Mayo Flynt leads AT&T Mississippi by enjoying both work and workers

by Martin Willoughby Published: April 26,2013

Tags: ATT Mississippi, Greater Jackson Chamber, Mayo Flynt, telecommunications

There is a new movie titled “42″ on at the theaters about the life of Jackie Robinson, who was the first African American to play Major League Baseball. In the face of great resistance to this groundbreaking feat, Robinson said, “I’m not concerned with your liking or disliking me… All I ask is that you [...] [...]

BOOK BIZ: Person you love may not be who you think he or she is

by Lynn Lofton Published: April 19,2013

Tags: Harper Collins, Rhonda Riley, The Enchanted Life of Adam Hope

Hot off the press with an April 23 release date, The Enchanted Life of Adam Hope is an impressive debut novel by Gainesville, Fla., resident Rhonda Riley. It comes with the hearty endorsement of Adam Brady, an employee of Square Books in Oxford, who was fortunate to read an advance copy. “It’s a really good [...] [...]

WILLOUGHBY: Chip Sarver believes stamina, keeping the mood light key to agency’s success

by Martin Willoughby Published: April 19,2013

Tags: Chip Sarver, Mad Genius, Martin Willoughby

First we had marathons which seem like way too far for a human to run. Now we have ultra-marathons which allow athletes to race for distances up to 100 miles or greater. The focus, determination and endurance that must require simply amazes me. As I continue to study the “secret sauce” of leadership, I similarly [...] [...]

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