Dan Weiche’s Post

Once upon a time, there was a man with an idea and a dream! In 1965, while in college, he wrote a term paper about his idea. His professor thought it was improbable and gave him a "C" on his paper. He joined the Marines and learned the values of discipline, teamwork, and a single minded mission mindset. He never forgot about his idea and dream to make it happen. In 1971, the young man started his business in Little Rock, AR. In 1973, he moved his business, to Memphis, TN and officially began operations. On April 17, 1973 his business delivered 186 packages to 25 cities. That young man with an idea and a dream: Frederick W. Smith / Federal Express Corporation / FedEx The rest as they say is history! There are many stories like this, but they usually have some common themes. *Mindset: Single-minded focus on what you are trying to accomplish *Action: Nothing happens until you take action *Discipline: Stay on course and avoid your own self-limiting beliefs, or how others say it can't be done *Perseverance: Trials and tribulations are inevitable; how you respond is what matters What else would you add? What's stopping your idea from becoming your realized dream? #memphisbizleague

On the 21st of September 2024, some interesting names dominated the trends: the Patriots, Mark Robinson, and the Menendez Brothers. While these trends may seem unrelated, they offer unique insights into the intersecting worlds of sports, politics, and culture. Discover what these trends mean and how they might shape conversations in professional circles. 📊 #Patriots #MarkRobinson #MenendezBrothers #TrendingTopics #ProfessionalInsights

Check out our latest episode of Genius Loves Company featuring Kristen Sario, Southeast Divisional Director of Rockefeller Global Family Office in conversation with Jannah Devine, one of Rockefeller's Private Advisors, as they explore the importance of valued advice in this information age and how Jannah's curiosity and care for her clients has propelled her career forward. https://lnkd.in/gjwrnxc5

When you prioritize assembling a talented, passionate team, you're not just building a workforce; you're creating a culture of excellence that propels your organization forward. Remember, it's the people who make the difference. #TeamBuilding #SuccessFactors #Leadership

Jack Ma once said, 'When Selling to close friends and family, no matter how much you're selling to them, they will always feel you're earning their money, no matter how cheap you sell to them, they still wouldn't appreciate it.'There will always be people who do not care about your Costs, Time, Effort, they rather let other people cheat them, allowing others to earn, then supporting someone they know. Cause in their heart, they will always be thinking, 'How much did he earn from me?' instead of "How much did he SAVE/MAKE for me?"This is a classic example of a poor person's mentality!Jack Ma on Sales: 'When doing Sales, the first people who will trust you will be Strangers, Friends will be shielding against you, fair-weather friends will distance from you. Family will look down upon you.'The day you finally succeed, paying the bill for every get-together dinner, entertainment, you will realised: Everyone else is present except the Strangers.

🌟 Meet Lisa Oswald 🌟 She investigates public discourse in online environments and explores the crucial role of digital media for democracy. Lisa says: "Public discourse is really essential for any democratic system, because it is the basis for public opinion formation and eventually for political action. Therefore this is relevant for all of us. And at the same time, we see that it undergoes dramatic changes through the digital transformation." Curious about Lisa's research? Get a brief impression of her work by watching this video: https://lnkd.in/gV3_AXmx. And for more in-depth insights, check out the complete interview: https://lnkd.in/gGNTUMKm

Not a political post, just an observation on my own profession: this NYT piece does a good job of illuminating an often frustratingly opaque process -- namely, who gets picked in an executive search, and most important, why. For all the (many) times I'm asked by a board chair or CEO about Bridge Partners - Executive Search's data-based or science-led methodology for identifying candidates, when it comes down to it, the final choice between finalists invariably comes down to "rapport," "comfort-level," or "vibe." Seems my anecdotal experience found application at the Naval Observatory, too: "For Ms. Harris, it was an instinctive reaction to an instant connection rather than a data-driven exercise[.]" Regardless of your political persuasion, there's good information in this article about the decision making process at the highest levels -- what human elements are at play versus so-called hard skills and experiences -- and most interesting for me, there are great observations on candidate anxiety and behavior, including things that might turn off a hiring authority. (Hint: Questions to the hiring team are good, they show interest and engagement. Too many questions are...not always good.)

It seems important to start with a fundamental understanding. Who are you? C12 serves Christian CEOs around the world. In North Texas, we have more than 200 members in 27 forums. The local companies involved have thousands of employees and serve millions of customers. We think every one of those lives is precious because of their God-given identity. Seeing people through the lens of their proper identity often changes our perception of their value. They are more than cogs in a business machine or a sales opportunity. Is it good business to think this way? Well, it is. We spend time every month in our business forums seeing things God's way. It turns out that applying His ways to business (and life) works best. We have visitors frequently to our meetings. Let me know, and I will arrange a visit for you. Or, go to https://bit.ly/3yKDtyG for more information. #c12forums #c12northtexas #identity

We are proud of what we achieved in 2023 with your support and are eager to see what we will accomplish together in the next year! Ensuring equity and justice for all Georgians will remain our top priority. Learn more about the strides we made this year in our latest newsletter, The Watcher: https://conta.cc/47dtujw #GeorgiaWatch