Everyday Leadership: Leaders should be constant learners
Leadership Ohio, a group of leaders from across Ohio, visited Marietta from July 17 to 19. Purpose of visiting southeastern Ohio was to research Appalachian issues accomplished through a series of stops at museums, businesses, colleges, and some of our best food establishments. A number of prominent Washington County residents planned and organized the tour, including Charlotte Keim, Renee Steffen, Dave Archer, Henry Burke, Harley Noland, Andy Verhoff, and Gama Perruci. Thursday evening, we began with a reception at Campus Martius to understand more about the beginnings of the Northwest Territory and Marietta. In period costume, Bill Reynolds told the story of Marietta pioneer Rufus Putnam. As usual, the out-of-town folks were amazed at the significance of Marietta in Ohio and the beginning of the Northwest Territory. Early the next day, we loaded a Community Action Bus (CABL) and headed to Pioneer Pipe where we received an interesting tour by Mike Archer.
» Full StoryWorkers have valuable ideas; leaders need to pay attention
While in Charleston, S.C., recently, Carol and I were on a bus tour through the center of town when at a stop light the guide pointed out a replica of a Confederate submarine, the H. L. Hunley.
» Full StoryChamber Viewpoint: Look at your business from the consumer’s view
The year is 1930. Jane is celebrating her seventh birthday.
In a few hours, family members and a few of Jane’s school friends will arrive for the picnic in the backyard.
Our Earth: Workshop explores impact of invasive plants
Tree-of-heaven — sounds benign doesn’t it? And yet it is a huge threat to native plants and animals and to the income of anyone who has a woodland they intend to harvest some day.
» Full StoryConsumers’ Council watching
The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, the residential utility consumer advocate, will be carefully reviewing each utility’s Electric Security Plan and is concerned about any rate increases for residential consumers.
» Full StoryEveryday leadership: Preparing for a task pays off for leaders
When I played high school football, game day was always important. The night before, I fell asleep running through every play in my mind.
While in the twilight of sleep, I found myself jerking to the right or left as if starting a play.


