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Will That Franchise Work in My Community?
Many people think that their town is unique. Is this true? This article will give you tools to help you determine if your town really deserves special attention.

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Lesson #5: Do Well by Doing Good
“He is ill clothed that is bare of virtue,” wrote Franklin. “A good conscience is a continual Christmas.” Despite being wealthy enough to retire comfortably by the age of 42, Franklin continued to pursue civic projects and carry out benevolent acts throughout the rest of his life. He staunchly believed that the good life was achievable in direct proportion to one’s contribution to society and thus, from universities to hospitals to firehouses, Franklin dedicated his resources to giving back.

Saying Thank You
US President Theodore Roosevelt has been described as founder of the Bull Moose Party, the man who led his troops up San Juan Hill in the Spanish-American War, a big game hunter, family man, civic servant and a host of other things.

Persistence
My dream to be a speaker was born in 1952 . . . . However, it wasn't until 1968 that I was able to go full-time in the business, and it wasn't until 1972 that my career really took off. In those intervening years, I was privileged to read a large number of excellent books and listen to outstanding speakers as I traveled countless miles driving to the "freebies" that I conducted. During this period my skills as a communicator slowly developed and my experience produced real-life stories and lessons that I shared with audiences of all kinds and sizes. I spoke to civic clubs, schools, rehab centers, prisons, churches--to virtually any group that permitted me to share with them.

Mubarak Abdullahi’s home-made helicopter takes Nigeria’s Kano Plains by storm
Yahoo! News (among other sources) carries a story from October 21st about Mubarak Muhammad Abdullahi of the Kano Plains of Nigeria who has built a working helicopter over the last 8 months using scrap aluminum and parts from a Honda Civic, an old Toyota and from the remains of a crashed Boeing 747.
Networking Works!
Eek. The dreadful Jury Duty Summons arrives in the mail again. I’m all for the jury system, mind you, but those of us who aren’t on corporate payrolls don’t get a paycheck during the time we serve. Oh, well, “one day or one trial” isn’t so bad. I am ready to do my civic duty. I believe in our government and the trial-by-jury-of-our-peers system. If a case of mine were being tried, wouldn’t I want me to be on the jury? My mood improved, I call in on the appointed day and receive instructions to show up Monday..

Earth Day 2010: Life and Death Decisions for Business
On Thursday, April 22, 2010 Earth Day will celebrate its fortieth anniversary. With one billion members Earth Day is the largest secular civic event in the world. This year, Earth Day is a pivotal opportunity for businesses to push for green jobs, caps for carbon and a sustainable global economy. Businesses can either prepare for a sustainable future or wait for repercussions.
Creating a Common Goal for any Conversation
First impressions often make the difference in getting the job or getting the sale. Similarly the first few seconds of an important conversation set the tone for how the rest of the conversation is going to proceed and very often has a significant impact on the outcome. Knowing the most effective way to begin important conversations, at home, in business or in a civic setting, is critical to your success. We believe there are three critical elements that must be present to be a truly effective opening statement – your confidence, an invitation to neutral and an acknowledgment of the listener as the decision-maker. Let’s take a closer look at each element.

Communicating Social Values Improves Brand
Fortune 500 companies have recognized significant benefits by successfully promoting civic virtues such as Sustainability, Community, Sponsorship, Charity, and Environment. Although benefits like improved brand integrity are intangible, they can have a long-term success. Increase brand value by developing a communication plan for the organization’s social values.
Do Your Values Drive or Derail Leadership? Part 1
The world needs strong, competent leaders now more than ever before. Effective leaders are needed in big and small businesses, as well as in communities and civic organizations.
Establishing a Common Goal for any Conversation
First impressions often make the difference in getting the job, or making the sale. Similarly the first few seconds of an important conversation set the tone for how the rest of the conversation is going to proceed and very often has a significant impact on the outcome. Knowing the most effective way to begin important conversations, at home, in business or in a civic setting, is critical to your success.
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