SCI welcomes new directors to board for 2020
- October 16, 2019
- / Shannon Nickinson
- / leadership,early-learning
New SCI board members bring expertise in business, healthcare community outreach, education, advocacy.
We should never underestimate the difference we make
- October 14, 2019
- / Quint Studer
- / leadership-development
As leaders, we need to often remind people of this truth—it really does make a difference in how they feel about their job.
Older siblings help build younger siblings' brains
- October 4, 2019
- / Reggie Dogan
- / early-learning
Leading by example is a good way for one sibling to shine and for the others to emulate good behavior.
Quint's Column: Why Consistency Matters So Much—and Four Keys to Achieving It
- September 30, 2019
- / Quint Studer
- / leadership-tips,quint-studer,training-development
My experience in talking with many owners and executives is that two words tend to get the heads nodding: consistency and sustainability.
Brain Bag message rolling out in North Carolina
- September 27, 2019
- / Shannon Nickinson
- / early-learning
For the last month, a Laurinburg, N.C., hospital has been using SCI's Brain Bag tool.
Shannon's Window: Time is coming for our kids to expect more
- September 25, 2019
- / Shannon Nickinson
- / early-learning
From PYP's survey to Kids County data, ever-more evidence shows we need to do more for our children — all of them.
October library events for children
- September 25, 2019
- / Shannon Nickinson
- / early-learning
Quint's Column: Intelligence, Experience, Emotional Maturity: Three Elements That Drive Impact
- September 23, 2019
- / Quint Studer
- / training-development,quint-studer,leadership-tips
We all want to make a difference. I have found that there are three very specific characteristics and skills that allow us to do so. These are developed with time as we move through work and life. It is impossible for all three to be in place from the start.
Local Business Leaders – Are you Being Recognized for your Success?
- September 23, 2019
- / Shannon Nickinson
- / entrecon
To honor the achievements and recognize the economic impact businesses have on our community, Studer Community Institute presents the 2019 EntreCon® Awards, presented by Cox Business. Applications are being accepted now through 5 p.m. Oct. 2.
Quint's Column: Is Your Perfectionism Wearing People Out?
- September 16, 2019
- / Quint Studer
- / quint studer,training-development
The reason I’m interested in the subject of perfectionism is that I struggle with it myself. On one hand, I try to stay mindful that 80 percent is good enough. Often it’s the difference between getting things done and failing to execute. On the other hand, I am very self-awa