Chuck’s Month of Golf Part I: Strictly Business
Golf lovers prepare yourselves. For many of us golf is more than just a sport, or hobby, or something we watch on TV. Golf is something else; it's a part of life, part of the rhythm of business and a…
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Core Connections Feature: Joe Foss, Executive Representative, Geppi Family Enterprises
Today's Core Connections Feature profiles Geppi Family Enterprises Executive Representative, Joe Foss. I remember meeting Joe for the first time on the green at Caves Valley Golf Club a little less than 10 years ago when he was Vice Chairman…
Of Books and Beaches: Summer Reading 2015
As schools start wrapping up and the temperature gauge climbs higher we find ourselves back once again in the wonderful season of summer vacation. Each year about this time I like to recommend some "beach reading " materials for my…
Best of the Best: Work-Life Balance
The "Best of the Best " series is a list of helpful articles, resources, news and insights that I've sourced from a variety of quality sites. The list is short, sweet and easily scanned and while these aren't necessarily endorsements,…
The Ability to Change is the Most Important Trait for Modern Marketers
The prolific use of social media in business has brought about a tremendous change in the marketing functions of CMOs and Marketing Managers; most notably, in regard to speed, volume, and integration. I recently asked some of my connections in…
Chuck Durakis’ Network Predicts The Future (Infographic)
Each year I survey my network to see what you think about a certain topic and then transform your results into a compelling infographic. This year I asked you about trends. What's coming down the road in 5 years for…
Core Connections Feature: Dana Smith, Chief Human Resources Officer, American Capital
Today's Core Connections Feature profiles Chief Human Resources Officer of American Capital, Dana Smith. In addition to holding a rich legacy of organizational human resources leadership, she has been recognized for her leadership by the prestigious HR Leadership Awards of…
The History of the Rolodex
Back before cell phones and digital contact lists, before Facebook friends, LinkedIn connections and Gmail address books, was a little invention called the Rolodex. The Rolodex (short for rolling index) was where you kept all the contact information you had…
Want to Rock for Kid – ? Sake? Terry Hickey Thinks You Should
Today in our Core Connections Feature I have the privilege of featuring Terry Hickey, President and CEO at an organization that's near and dear to my family, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake. Each February my wife Renee…
Why Executive Search Retainers Make Sense
Why should I sign on for retained search and commit to paying a fee prior to hiring when I can just pay on a contingent arrangement? This is a great question and it's one I've encountered many times in the…