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Keeping the Oil of Business Burning

 “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.” – Anatole France  There is an old story about a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of coastline. Once a month he

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Butterflies in the Belfries of Academia

”You are surrounded by simple, obvious solutions that can dramatically increase your income, power, influence and success. The problem is, you just don’t see them.” (Jay Abraham) An insightful TV commercial, features a business executive being told that if he

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Dealing with Discouragement

“Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.”  (Dale Carnegie) An old legend describes the devil prospering as a result of many global wars. Convinced of his victory and absolute superiority over humanity, he decided that

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When Are Teachers Ready to Change?

“The important thing is this: to be ready at any moment to sacrifice what you are – for what you could become.”  (Charles Dickens) Why is change so difficult?  Why do teachers and educational administrators have such a difficult time changing

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Using Digital Media in the Classroom

President Obama has challenged educational institutions to place digital textbooks in the hands of all their students in five years (2017).  While colleges and universities have already introduced digital textbooks as a means to reduce costs for their students, K-12

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Social Media Marketing: The Super Bowl MVP

“In a world that is changing so rapidly, you are guaranteed to fail if you do not take any risks!  Facebook is a space for exchanging ideas, providing a check on authority and pushing boundaries.” – Mark Zuckerberg Facebook will

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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