Employment

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney rebukes critics

Dabo Swinney pointing to Heaven

‘They want me to just shut that off and not be a Christian’ By Joshua Needelman – May 6, 2020 Updated May 14, 2020 CLEMSON — Coach Dabo Swinney on Wednesday night pushed back against critics who question the role Christianity plays in the Clemson football program. In April 2014 the Freedom from …

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It’s been a tough year

Fries and a double burger

The economy is so bad…  I ordered a burger at McDonald’s and the kid behind the counter asked,  “Can you afford fries with that?” I got a ‘pre-declined’ credit card in the mail. CEO’s are now playing miniature golf. If the bank returns your check marked  “Insufficient Funds,” you call them and ask if …

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Nothing Beats Family

Very posh hotel room

— By Ridgely Goldsborough I stepped into my hotel room to a pleasant surprise. Lots of room surrounded an inviting king-size bed, flanked by overstuffed armchairs that rested against sliding glass doors that opened onto a private patio. A small dining table sat next to a kitchenette with a separate …

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Johnny the Bagger

Barbara Gantz and Johnny the Bagger

By Mac Anderson, founder of SimpleTruths.com Many years ago, Barbara Glanz was speaking to 3,000 employees of a large grocery chain. Her speech was on customer service and how to create memories to make the customers want to come back. At the end of her presentation, she put up her …

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Mother’s Hard Work

One young academically excellent person went to apply for a managerial position in a big company. He passed the first interview. The director would do the last interview and make the last decision. The director discovered from the CV that the youth’s academic achievements were excellent all the way, from …

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World Central Kitchen feeds the hungry during outbreak of coronavirus

José Andrés, a world famous Michelin Chef, founded World Central Kitchen after the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti with the belief that food can be an agent of change. They have expanded globally and have developed into a group of generous chefs creating smart solutions to hunger and poverty. WCK …

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The Employee and the Boss

Employee: Excuse me sir, may I talk to you? Boss: Sure, come on in. What can I do for you? Employee: Well sir, as you know, I have been an employee of this prestigious firm for over ten years. Boss: Yes.  Employee: I won’t beat around the bush. Sir, I …

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