What Distinguishes an “A” Player?
Josh Lindemann, Technical Recruiter

Reggie Love walked into the office of then Senator Barack Obama for what would be the biggest interview of his life. He was meeting with the future President's Communications Director, Robert Gibbs, after applying for an internship on Capitol Hill. The Duke grad, who was a scholarship football player as well as a captain of the basketball team, couldn't help but wonder how his work history would be viewed by his future employer. Having graduated with a degree in political science and public policy, Reggie decided to pursue his NFL dreams and had spent the last 2 years grinding to make a roster.

Clearly, his work history did not pose a problem. Reggie Love is now the personal aid to the President, or "body man"as he's known in political circles. Starting at the bottom with a job description stating "take care of stuff", Reggie quickly made his way to his current position as the right hand man for the leader of the free world. I first learned of Reggie Love while watching the NBC Special Presentation, "Inside the Obama White House", a Brian Williams report, and was struck by a phrase he used to describe a common thread in the diverse staff of the President - "highly skilled and fiercely loyal".

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Kona Goes To Head Of Class
Brad Lindemann, President/CEO

During our 33 years of marriage, Elaine and I have had countless dogs that have helped us ride herd over five children and three granddaughters. Only one canine, however, became THE family dog. His name was Kona. Our two youngest children, Caleb and Bradley, grew up with Kona as their constant companion. His recent sudden passing rocked our world in a way that we truly couldn't imagine.

I wrote the following piece primarily as a way of coping with my own personal grief. Then it occurred to me that others might somehow benefit from my therapeutic musings. After all, I'm probably not alone in my tendency to put my head in dark places while being too pre-occupied to stop and smell the dog food. It helped me to write it. I hope it helps some who read it.

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The Power of the Unexpected
By Lisa Barone - July 22, 2009
OutspokenMedia.com

Lisa discusses how the now-famous Wedding Entrance Dance video can teach us a business lesson. You have to see this!

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): What is it and what should you do?
By Ambassador Solutions - July 23, 2009

This article gives an overview and history of the FCPA and offers recommendations and best practices for protecting your company.

100 Things Your Kids May Never Know About
By Nathan Barry- July 22, 2009
Wired.com

Our ever-increasing quest for simpler, smaller, faster and better widgets and thingamabobs will always ensure that some of the technology we grew up with will not be passed down the line to the next generation.

"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."

~ Winston Churchill