Business

Four ways pride hurts your leadership

It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels. — St. Augustine Ronald Reagan once told the story about a speech he delivered to a very large crowd in Mexico City. After he was finished he sat down to scattered and unenthusiastic applause. Reagan said...

How change impacts your leadership: Part Two

They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. — Andy Warhol Change is a necessary and constant companion in life. Often we don’t like it, we are slow to embrace it, and sometimes we despise it. But change is a consistent disruptor in life. Like it or...

DI Clean Space team offers more than just clean spaces

Local business Clean Space opened during the pandemic with a mission to make life easier when it comes to taking care of your home. The company specializes in “home watch services” while owners are out of town. Clean Space services range from storm prep to running garaged vehicles —...

New Realm brews up food and fun on DI

Locals got their first taste of Daniel Island’s newest culinary addition as New Realm Brewing Company took over the 11,000-square-foot facility originally occupied by Dockery’s when doors opened on May 20. New Realm co-founders Carey Falcone, Mitch Steele and Bob Powers always appreciated...

Daniel Island Real Estate opens new sales gallery and office

Under new ownership, the Daniel Island Real Estate team has taken up residence in new offices on River Landing Drive. According to Managing Director Jeff Leonard, who also serves as broker-in-charge, the company is busier than ever before and looking forward to its next chapter. The move to...

How change impacts your leadership: Part 1

Change before you have to. — Jack Welch How well do you embrace change? Is it in your nature to be an early adapter to change or are you one of the last to get on the change wagon? It’s been said that the only constant in life is change. And while that much is true, some find...

TURNING THE TABLES

May 21 is National Waitstaff Day and this year it’s even more important to celebrate and appreciate area frontline servers. Even in the best of times, it’s not always easy to keep customers happy. But during the COVID-19 crisis, waitstaff everywhere had a lot more on their plates. The...

Daniel Island Community Fund donates $50,000 to American Red Cross

In order to offset the extraordinary challenges to the American Red Cross of South Carolina’s mission of responding to disasters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Daniel Island Community Fund is donating $50,000 to the organization. This partnership will help at this uniquely critical...

Developing leadership grit: Tenacity or tension

Tenacious people don’t rely on luck, fate, or destiny for their success. And when conditions become difficult, they keep working. — John Maxwell Pablo Casals was considered the greatest cellist to ever live. When he was 95 years old he was asked why he continued to practice six hours a...

Local canines are happy to end up In the Doghouse

In the Doghouse, located just off Clements Ferry Road at 1032-A, Legrand Blvd., has been providing doggie daycare, boarding, and grooming services to area residents and their dogs for more than 14 years. Over two years ago, Terri Black bought the business and remodeled the space to include luxury...