“A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for.” William Shedd
Many Businesses Have Humble Beginnings
What’s most interesting about these stories – most of them brands we know well – is that they each begin with someone following through on an idea. “9 Ideas That Made $100 Million”
Today’s Quote-Risk Going Too Far
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” T.S. Eliot
He Listened To His Own Voice
We love this story about Mel Blanc, the man who gave us the voices behind so many of the beloved cartoon characters we grew up with. The statistic of how many characters he voiced –over 400—is amazing! But what is most inspiring is that though Mel initially “failed” from a conventional perspective (e.g., he was…
Today’s Quote-Necessity
“Necessity is the mother of taking chances.” Mark Twain
Online Research Becoming Part of Hiring Process
As stated in today’s article about half of all companies now use credit reports as part of the hiring process. In addition, 75% of recruiters are required by their companies to do online research of candidates. This is becoming more than just googling someone’s name and may now include a thorough “social media background check”. …