Recent Robert Dickie III
Brandi and I would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. While gathering with our friends and family and giving thanks for the many blessings we have received, it is important to remember those in need. One common theme I found as I traveled around the country over the past few years…
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A staggering 40% of all unemployed are millennials highlighted recent U.S. census data. The slowly improving jobs numbers which are tweaked in many different ways to appear better than they really are hide massive structural issues beneath the surface of this economy. The unemployment numbers may say 6.1% according to the latest numbers but the…
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How do you go from food stamps to CEO in seven years? You have to make a leap. My journey is one of faith, hard work, support from mentors, friends, and family, and the power to reimagine myself and dream of a better future. The things I learned on this journey early in my…
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For those who are making their leap into entrepreneurship by starting a new venture I highly recommend watching this video and getting the book, The Founder’s Dilemma by Harvard Business School Professor Noam Wasserman. He is one of my favorite professors at HBS and this book is worth its weight in gold.
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What does Jesus want to see on your resume? I asked myself this question as I recently spoke to the CEO of one of the largest placement and recruiting companies in the nation. I wanted to know what employers want to see on the resumes of people they are hiring today? What are the new…
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For those who do not have access to the Knoxville News Sentinel, I have posted my article from this weekend here for discussion. I have included further commentary at the end that I could not include in this first piece. Your comments and perspective are welcome. Robert Dickie III: Regulation worsens ‘Black Swan’ events Robert…
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As a follow up to my post earlier this week (Tip 7: Serving Others) I want to share this video by Matthew West. Do Something captures my passion completely. No matter what we are going through, taking the leap and serving others will usher in a new energy, motivation, and passion in your life.…
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Have you ever prayed for a miracle or asked yourself, “Do miracles really happen?” I have been blessed to experience real miracles in my life. Some people might dismiss it as coincidence, luck, serendipity, or good karma but I believe the miracles I have witnessed in my life are true answers of prayer. I have…
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Why are we so afraid to jump? I have often encouraged people to take “The Leap.” In all stages of our lives, we stand at some proverbial edge. We will be faced with the decision to take the leap or let our fear hold us back. We will have a desire to do something incredible,…
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The stress of unemployment can slowly build a mental purgatory of negative thoughts that alter your mood, behavior, and outlook. Without a support team and a positive attitude I have seen people slowly self-destruct while battling long-term unemployment. The stress during this time can be almost insurmountable. In our society many times people have their…
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