As a kid, I saw Thanksgiving as an annoying speed bump between two of the most anticipated events in the calendar year: Halloween and Christmas. It’s amazing that when you add 35 years to your life, Thanksgiving becomes the opposite—a cherished opportunity to press the pause button between those two seasons and consider the moments [...]
Read My Full Post »Reflections on Making a Difference
After 10 years as the CEO of the Oasis Center, a nonprofit that assists young people, Hal Cato is stepping down today. In an article from the Tennessean, Hal comments: “I’ve loved every moment here, and I couldn’t be prouder of the Oasis Center and what I’ve been able to do.”
In a recent [...]
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The Difference in Ideas & Opportunities
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Contrary to what many aspiring entrepreneurs believe, the key to a successful startup does not rest upon having a unique, one-of-a-kind idea. Don’t get me wrong. A good idea is a necessary starting point for any new business, but that’s all it is. Ideas are [...]
Read My Full Post »Thoughts on Mentoring
I’ve had the privilege to mentor a number of young startup entrepreneurs over the past several years. I saw this quote by Parker Palmer on Mentoring – and it captured for me the essence of the process. I hope you enjoy:
“Mentors and apprentices are partners in an ancient human dance, and one [...]