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Wisconsin’s “Mitten Envy”
Wisconsin’s tourism envy for Michigan is evident in their new “Mitten” tourist campaign. It’s a great state. I have many friends there and many more who used to call it home. They are very good people.Wisconsin has it’s good points. We have ours. They don’t need to emulate us to attract attention. But I’m ok…
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Fred Meijer
I don’t think that money equates to brains.” – Fred MeijerIf you live outside the State of Michigan, it’s a good bet that you haven’t ever heard of Fred Meijer. But for my generation, he was the definition of a great leader. For many if us, his passing this weekend is a highly personal loss.He…
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7 Words You Should Never Say To A Friend
By Guest Blogger David Murray.Scott’s note: Every now and then, I find another voice who inspires me, just as I hope to sometimes inspire you. This week’s guest blogger, David Murray is one of those voices. He is a marketing and a digital communications strategist and also a wise philosopher when it comes to the culture…
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You’re headed for a career change.. You just don’t know it yet!
I recently received a note from a fellow Spartan who senses that her job may soon be eliminated. She is trying to get a head start on her next career adventure and wrote for advice. Here’s how I replied.You’re definitely doing the right thing by being proactive. That puts you ahead of about 90% of…
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The Game of Inches
“Faith is the ability to step back and imagine your life as an enduring work of art before it’s fully created. Commitment is the discipline to zoom in and start creating it.” In 2005 Alex Tew earned a million dollars, one pixel at a time. The student from Wiltshire, England, wanted to raise money for his…
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The Common Denominator
“There is no greater calling than to serve your fellow men. There is no greater contribution than to help the weak. There is no greater satisfaction than to have done it well.” Walter ReutherIt was amoment I had been waiting for all week. Lunch with Brittany Fox and Jackson Kaguri. Jackson is the inspiring Founder…