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* The importance of perseverance at a young age.* Understand your weaknesses and don&#8217;t be afraid to ask for help.* How establishing good study habits has positively impacted Alden in school and in college preparation * Why time management is crucial to both Alden and Tony. * Using competition to improve yourself and your skills]]></description>
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      <title>Nancy Mace – Candidate for U.S. Congress</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Nancy Mace won the Republican nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives in South Carolina&#8217;s 1st congressional district. Nancy and Tony discuss her background, why she is running for Congress, and her loyalty to the Lowcountry. Some highlights from the podcast are below.



* As a local from Goose Creek, SC she intimately knows the community.* Hard lessons in failure are important, but can often lead to success.* Accepted to The Citadel in 1996, Nancy became the first woman to graduate from its Corp of Cadets in 1999.* Nancy Mace understands the hard-working people of the middle class in the Lowcountry.* Commitment to the Lowcountry over party politics is forefront and of utmost importance to Nancy.]]></description>
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      <title>James I. Newsome, III – President &amp; CEO of SC Ports Authority</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr. Newsome and Tony discuss the expansion of the manufacturing and shipping industries in South Carolina, the keys to the SC Ports Authority’s growth, and important leadership techniques.



* Optimism about the future despite the COVID-19 pandemic.* Boom of manufacturing in South Carolina has been highly beneficial for SC Ports Authority including the new Walmart Distribution Center new Ridgeville, SC.* SC Port Authority has invested $2 Billion dollars in their existing terminals to prepare for future.* Packaging and shipping for export in the Charleston area are forecasted to continue to grow.* Having a motivated team is key and allowing people to do their jobs.* A collective vision of every member of the team is very important to the overall mission.* Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal is scheduled to be complete in 2021 and was a long-term vision and culmination of years of hard work.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Tony and U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson discuss the importance of community involvement, positive attitude, and cultural awareness. Some highlights of the podcast are below:



* Involved in the emergence and rise to prominence of the Republican party in South Carolina.* 19 years of total service as a U.S. Congressperson since 2001.* Positive attitude is of utmost importance when it comes to service back to the community.* Grew up in Charleston and the Lowcountry.* Early supporter of former Governor Nikki Haley and US Senator Tim Scott.* Associate yourself with a good, honest, and dedicated team.* International cultural exposure is important to expand your world view.* There is reason to be optimistic for the future.]]></description>
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      <title>Mayor John Tecklenburg – City of Charleston</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Tony and Mayor Tecklenburg discuss many of Charleston&#8217;s accomplishments over the past few years, key components of effective leadership, and importance of service. 



* Mayor Tecklenburg answered the call to serve after being in public life for 30 years.* Leaders are people who are good listeners.* “Compromise is not a dirty word.”* Getting control of the hotel growth and development was a point of emphasis.* Charleston is working to get a handle on the storm water and drainage for the future.* Mobility and affordable housing are also core issues for the long-term success of the city.* Central responsibility of government is to keep citizens safe.* Housing and assistance programs were developed to end “tent cities” in the Charleston area.* “Be Yourself, Follow Your Faith”* Different perspectives all bring unique experience to the discussion and it needs to be respected.]]></description>
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      <title>Paul Campbell – Executive Director &amp; CEO of the Charleston County Aviation Authority</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2016 12:37:37 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[For this podcast interview Tony and Mr. Paul Campbell discuss innovation, importance of trust, and positive self image. Some highlights from the interview are as follows:

* Empower others to accomplish their goals – don’t micromanage.
* To grow talent, you need to try new things. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable.
* Three rules of bridges: don’t burn the bridges in front of you, don’t burn the bridges behind you, and when something unexpected happens, get over it.
* Everything is built on trust: if your employees trust you, they’ll work hard for you.
* It’s important to learn from mistakes – but they’re much less painful if you learn the mistakes of others.
* Admit your mistakes and be honest.
* Utilize the education of those around you and always get better at what you do.
* Always do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
* Vision is key to a successful organization.
* Leadership is how you make things happen.]]></description>
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      <title>Jeffrey McWhorter – President &amp; CEO of Palmetto Railways</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2016 09:23:52 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[For this podcast interview Tony and Mr. Jeffrey McWhorter discuss the importance of learning from your mentors, customer satisfaction, and commitment. Some highlights from the interview are as follows:

* Build a strong foundation for your future
* Don&#8217;t be afraid to share your goals and dreams with your team
* It is important to learn from mentors
* Surround yourself with a team that has different unique abilities or skills
* Take the initiative when necessary
* Raise the bar with your group
* Created the acronym SECURE (Safety, Efficient, Customer Service and Expenses) to help your team be successful
* Strive to exceed your customers expectations
* Get to know your people by spending time with them
* Become efficient so that you can do more
* It can be good to re-brand to establish identity
* Surround yourself with a GREAT team that is COHESIVE.
* Be accessible and approachable to your employees
* You have got to be committed to your work since running a rail road is a 24/7 job
* Help your team grow and to develop since it helps better the overall operations of the team
* Having a diverse talented team is KEY for long term success
* Make sure that you empower your team with the appropriate authority
* Build an atmosphere of cooperation and support systems to enable your team to excel
* Be sure to give credit where credit is due
* If you want to grow you need to demonstrate your work ethic and do whatever it takes
* Professional development is an ongoing process that takes time, but is worth the pay-off
* Focus on removing any distractions that are not energizing to the overall team]]></description>
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