Do you know Debbie Downer, the character from the mid-2000 SNL skits? (If not, a session with NBC.com is calling your name.) If you are familiar with her, then you know that the skits are hilarious and timeless because they are remarkably relatable. ...

Retention (the act of retaining)-that’s my mantra. The definition of retain is “to continue to hold or have; to keep in mind; remember; to hold in place or position.” (Can you tell I used to teach English?) Retention is a constant ...

2014 has been the most productive year I’ve experienced in my 5 years as an active PULSE member. Every year seems to top the last, be it new planning committees like Capacity and Arts, or enriched programming and content. While it’s ...

The DOs and DON’Ts of Company Holiday PartiesIt is getting to that time of year when the company holiday parties will be planned and invitations will be sent out. Holiday parties are some of my favorite activities towards the end of the year, ...

Did you know LinkedIn has become one of the most powerful tools for brand awareness and client development in the world? Buyers are 70 percent along in their buying process before they even engage a sales professional. How do you create value and ...

We all are a part of some kind of team: at work, in our families, or in a committee or organization. I think it’s safe to say that on a daily basis, we are working with others in most areas of our life. If you’re an executive or ...

Meet Jon WilkenJon Wilken has done it all – atleast it appears that way. He is a graduate of Iowa Central Community College and a 1992 graduate of the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program. Though Wilken’s career has been ...

Have you ever considered how much better you might be in 20 years… as a person? as a parent? in your field of business?Take all of your great abilities and skills of today, then, add 20 years of experience and development. That’s a ...

As we learned in my previous blog, the numbers don’t lie! They strongly verify how important small business is to our way of life both nationally and locally. The Greenville Chamber recognizes this and is proud to declare September 15-19 ...

Small Business matters! Why you say? Well the numbers don’t lie! Let’s start nationally… according to research by Public Affairs Council, 88% of Americans view small businesses favorably. And in fact, 68% of Americans would ...