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Breaking Bad?

“Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.”  Harry S. Truman Chemistry is fast

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Mending the Nets of Social Impact Philanthropy

“To give away money is an easy matter and in any man’s power. But to decide to whom to give it and how large and when, and for what purpose and how, is neither in every man power nor an

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Bowling Together: The Subsidiarity of Healthcare

“Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler.” – Albert Einstein The last five decades in America have experienced a decline in every objective measure of participation in community and civic life. In his book Bowling Alone, political scientist

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The Stimulus of Spiritual Currency

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our attitude lies our growth and our freedom.” – Viktor E. Frankl While visiting his grandfather’s farm a young boy was

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Email Lessons From an Ancient Pastime

“Man is a Ball tossed into the Field of Existence, driven hither and thither by the Stick of Destiny, wielded by the hand of Providence.” Omar Khayyam (10th Century) The “Triple Crown” refers to three consecutive races for three-year-old racehorses.

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The Heroism of Sacrifice

“True heroism is remarkably sober, very un-dramatic. It is not the courage to surpass others at whatever cost, but the courage to serve others at whatever the cost.” Arthur Ashe (1943-1993) Holy Week commemorates the sacrificial passion of Jesus Christ.

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Going Green

The popular phrase “going green” should denote much more than the advancement of business goals while simultaneously paying close attention to environmental issues.  Long before it was used to denote climate and ecosystem sensitivity, “going green” referred to the Christian

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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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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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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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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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