Business

Four attributes of calm leaders

I’ve always had a duck personality. Calm above water, feet going crazy below. - K. Flay A man in the supermarket was pushing a cart which contained, among other things, a screaming baby. As the man proceeded along the aisles, he kept repeating softly, “Keep calm, George. Don’t get excited, George....

Increase your, and your children's, financial literacy

April was Financial Literacy month. I’d prefer we call it “Personal Wellness” month—a month where everyone takes the time to gain clarity about their financial situation and course correct as needed. But financial education and reflection shouldn’t be limited to one month a year. Here in South...

Young Daniel Island designer has a passion for fashion

Daniel Island resident Mina Schaafsma will be making Daniel Island proud at the upcoming Charlotte Fashion Week. The 17-year-old Academic Magnet High School junior’s clothing designs will be featured in the Emerging Designer Show on August 30, 2019. Recommended by a local shop owner, the self-...

False reads and the human equation

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” - George Bernard Shaw Not long ago, I went to see the doctor with chest pains. A few weeks before, I was down with the flu and couldn’t seem to shake the effects of a lingering and nagging cough. Thinking the...

Business Briefs - May 9, 2019

HOUSE OF SAGE CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING ON DI Daniel Island’s newest clothing and accessories retailer – House of Sage – celebrated its official grand opening on Friday, April 26. The day’s offerings included over $600 in raffle prizes from local businesses, sips and sweets, and storewide discounts...

Leaders - sometimes we’re the problem!

“There are no big problems, there are just a lot of little problems.” - Henry Ford A story is told of an old guy driving home from work when his wife calls him on his cell phone. “Phil,” she shouts in a panic. “Please be careful! I just heard on the news that some lunatic is driving the wrong way...

The 7 habits of teachable leaders

“What I believe is that all clear-minded people should remain two things throughout their lifetimes: curious and teachable.” - Roger Ebert An article in Pew Research revealed about a quarter of American adults (24%) haven’t read a book in whole or in part in the past year, whether in print,...

Business Briefs - April 25, 2019

BLONDIE’S TO OFFER ICE CREAM IN EVENINGS Here’s the scoop on Blondie’s summer plans! Starting the first week of May, the popular Daniel Island restaurant will be adding evening hours five nights a week, Wednesday through Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m., to offer ice cream to patrons. “We will not be...

The face of leadership

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” - Brene’ Brown Robert Louis Stevenson tells of a storm that caught a vessel off a rocky coast and threatened to drive it and its passengers to destruction. In the midst of the terror, one daring man, contrary to orders, went to the...

Business Briefs - April 18, 2019

CHAKERIS LAW FIRM EXPANDS TO DANIEL ISLAND The Chakeris Law Firm has opened a new location on Daniel Island. According to a press release, the decision to set up shop on the island was prompted by the area’s “expansive growth and development” and will allow the firm to “better serve its clientele...