In the right setting, when two or more are gathered together for a common purpose, unexpected break-through takes place. After years of leading teams and small groups, I am always amazed at the power of the collective genius. What is the Collective Genius? It’s about the fresh new perspective that results when we tap into…

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It only takes a spark… Business, career, life stuck in neutral? There is treasure buried deep within conflict, boredom, unrest. Take the time to fan the flame of hope, future and purpose. You Matter! I can see clearly now… Sometimes we just have to step out of ourselves in order to see clearly. I remember a…

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By Brandon Clark, Harrell’s LLC Support Specialist It’s hard to believe that email is almost 40 years old (Ray Tomlinson is credited as having sent the first email message in 1971). Today, pretty much everyone has an email address. For ease of use, reliability and convenience, you just can’t beat the good old email message. As with…

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by the Harrell’s IT Department If you use a computer that’s connected to the Internet (and I think you just might, since you’re reading this post), there are some guidelines you should follow to keep your identity and the important data on your computer safe. This information applies to PCs running Microsoft Windows,…

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At Harrell’s we believe in Growing the Extra Mile (GEM) for our employees and customers.  Although we cannot be familiar with all legal guidelines in your specific location, below is an example of one of the tools we use internally.  If you read anything you like, feel free to adapt and use with your team. Here…

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We could all use a punctuation refresher from time to time. Good news — class is is session for this edition of the Front Porch blog! The Comma The comma tells readers to pause briefly between words and groups of words, and it helps to clarify meaning. Use a comma to join 2 independent clauses.  An independent clause…

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This year, golf lovers can bid for tee-times at hundreds of courses across five states, including some of the most prestigious private clubs. The 2010 auction features both North and South Carolina, Georgia, Texas and Virginia and runs April 7 to April 21. Money raised supports golf turfgrass research at regional colleges and institutions to provide grassroots…

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These days all eyes are on the environment and we’re all trying to leave a smaller “footprint.”  Sometimes, finding ways to make a difference without breaking the bank can seem almost impossible.  In their winter newsletter, Harrell’s turf care customer, Scientific Plant Service, Inc.,(Baltimore, MD) explains how a small change in their lawn program made…

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Management isn’t just about giving orders. Here are some tips that will make you a more effective leader. Managers vs. Leaders Managers do things right – they lead by authority Leaders to the right things – they lead by example, learn by teaching and reinforcing learning Keep the Main thing the Main thing Always work on self development, self concept…

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Thursday, January 14th, at 7:00 PM Eastern Building, Planting, and Growing-In Your Backyard Putting Green Wouldn’t it be great to have your own putting green in your backyard? Admit it, you have always wanted one. If you just had one you know your scores would drop dramatically and your short game would be the envy of your…

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