Former Procter & Gamble executive shares her tips for success By Eddy Hoyle Ann McBrien joined Procter & Gamble right after college, and her tenure there lasted 20 years. She not only worked her way up in the ranks to become Vice President Sales of Global Health Care, she earned the distinction of becoming the…
Berkeley Hall’s Marsha Levin, owner of Crown Clothing Company, shares good business advice By Eddy Hoyle Marsha Levin is the owner and president of Crown Clothing Company in Vineland, N.J., which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. This family-owned company was founded by her husband’s father and grandfather. Upon her father-in-law’s death, it passed to…
Former Smucker’s executive and animal rescue advocate Chuck Laine shares his advice for success By Eddy Hoyle Chuck Laine has a long history with the Hilton Head Island Humane Association. He joined its finance committee in 2003 and two years later became the chairman of the board and still serves in that capacity. Under his…
By Richard Ellis In all my years coaching executives, I’ve never met anyone who didn’t want to become a better presenter. Why? Because business leaders know that powerful communications directly – and positively – impact their personal brands and professional reputations. Whether it’s a team meeting, a presentation to the board or a speech to…
How TEDxHiltonHead has given our island community a global voice By Hannah Massen True to his organization’s tagline, Rex Gale had an “idea worth sharing” while driving home from Savannah one night in 2014. He had just given a talk at TEDxSavannah (previously known as TEDxCreativeCoast) on how to make better decisions in life by…
As more people seek gourmet in-home dining experiences, personal chef Lynn Michelle leads her business into the future By Ellen linnemann Since launching her personal-chef business, Chef Lynn Michelle, also known as The East Coast Chef®, has been bringing delicious in-home dining experiences to both local residents and vacationers here in the Lowcountry. Over the…
Accomplished executive and volunteer Joe Dattilo offers advice for success By Eddy Hoyle Joe Dattilo has entered a new stage of life here in the Lowcountry, an exciting place to enjoy the outdoors golfing, boating, shooting and fishing at Palmetto Bluff. He retired in 2017 and moved to Bluffton full time in 2018 with his…
Why golf is good business By Leslie T. Snadowsky What pro athlete doesn’t want to be a GOAT (Greatest Of All Time)? Former PGA Tour Pro Doug Weaver, 61, and director of instruction at Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, says taking a page out of a business playbook will get you…
Jake Higgins’ journey as a serial entrepreneur Story + Photos by Lucy Rosen People start businesses for all kinds of reasons. Some are in it for the money, some are in it for the thrill, and others have dreams of making it big. But Jake Higgins, former detective sergeant of narcotics at the Jasper County…
Former Science Committee Chief of Staff Chuck Atkins offers advice for success By Eddy Hoyle Chuck Atkins is a combat veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps. His service to our country continued throughout his career. Atkins retired in 2010 as the Chief of Staff/Director of the U.S. House of…