Monthly Archives: January 2012

Self-Improvement: Overcoming the Grip of the Groundhog

     “If you were resigned to doing one thing, one way, forever, without ever improving, there would be no joy — there would only be the same deadening routine!” –  Michael Gerber (E-Myth Mastery, 2006)  Groundhog Day is a

Posted in Frankly Speaking

Laughter: Betty White’s Secret to Longevity

“My advice to the younger generation is control your mental attitude. Try to look on the upside. If one has no sense of humor, one is in trouble!” – Betty White  “A sense of humor is part of the art of

Posted in Frankly Speaking

Will the Real Tim Tebow Please Stand Up!

“It is better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not.”  –   Andre Gide (1869-1951) “I just wanted to show character. You just continue to fight, and it doesn’t change who you are, who

Posted in Frankly Speaking

Vanquishing the Templar Temptation

Tomorrow the Catholic Church marks the 884th anniversary of the papal sanctioning of the Knights Templar. On January 13, 1128, Pope Honorius II declared the Templars to be an army of God whose self-imposed mission was to protect Christian pilgrims

Posted in Frankly Speaking

Twelve Days of Christmas: Missive or Marketing?

The power of our deconstructivist society is amazing! The meaning of words, concepts, and images seem to change on a daily basis. What were once important historical missives or cultural images are often re-defined and turned into marketing gimmicks. The

Posted in Frankly Speaking

Are You A Doer Or A Dreamer?

  “The critical ingredient to success is getting off your butt and doing something. It’s as simple as that. A lot of people have ideas, but there are few who decide to do something about them now . . .

Posted in Frankly Speaking

The Value of Encouragement

  I send out my Weekly E-couragement every Wednesday Morning to the clients I work with.   I want to share the following inspirational story about leadership with you.  I hope that it provides a bit of encouragement to you

Posted in Frankly Speaking

Testimonials

“Dr. Marangos has a rare combination of intelligence, great administrative skills. He has a great deal of experience addressing higher education challenges. Above all, Marangos is a leader. Any school would, indeed, be fortunate to hire this wise and talented individual to promote the advancement of that academic institution.” ~ Mike Emanuel, Senior Political Correspondent Fox News

“Frank’s passion is clear and his experience and wisdom brings unique qualifications that would be hard pressed to miss. Frank is a visionary leader at a time when visionary leaders are needed most.” ~ Stephen D. Minnis, President, Benedictine College

“Frank’s professional background speaks for itself. His skills are unmatched. He has successfully led entire teams of professionals, clergy, and volunteers through complex strategic and development planning efforts and then rallied them to make those plans and their associated fundraising and capital formation programs a reality. Frank’s leadership skills are not born of a false sense of authority, but rather knowledge, experience, and true charity for those he serves.” ~ Frank Ferguson, President, The Pelican Group

Subscribe to Commentaries
Greetings! I would like encourage you to subscribe to Frankly Speaking - a free monthly email Commentary on Church, Commerce, and Culture. Please go to: http://eepurl.com/n-sCz to complete an online form to subscribe. Should you decide that the commentaries do not serve your interests - you can always opt-out at a later date. Thank You!