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Can you guess the question I asked these K-1 Students in the video below?

The time is approaching fast for the 2012 Chick-fil-a Leadercast. On May 4, ten amazingspeakers will inspire, encourage and teach us how to become better leaders. Dnet Internet Services is proud to be a host site for this year's event at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.

Dnet's roots are in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

"Swing hard and keep your eye on the ball!" This is something each of my little league baseball players hear from me when they get up to bat. It gets them thinking right before the pitch to focus on what is their main goal… hit the ball hard.

If you’re familiar with The Big Bang Theory, then you know Sheldon Cooper has specific comfort zones, especially about his spot on the couch! 

I have an idea for business innovation that I think would make a lot of money and at the same time reduce pain and suffering around the world. I kept it quiet for years thinking that I'd cash in at some time. I have come to realize, though, that I will not be the one to make this plan a reality.  So I have decided to share my idea in the hopes that some aspiring entrepreneur in Western North Carolina will steal it and make the world a better place.

An elevator speech is not any different from a Toastmaster's perspective than any other speech. The big three rules are just as relevant, sticking to the time given is important, preparation and practice are invaluable, and making the message fit the purpose is critical.

You might be thinking “Well, I’m awesome, every second!”, but can you make an awesome business idea pitch in 90 seconds or less? 

Now, Western North Carolina small business owners have even more reason to hire veterans. It is a fact that these days with so many men and women looking for work most employers currently hold the advantage. They have the ability to pick and choose who fills their open positions from a very talented group of job seekers.

I never thought I'd get a small business lesson by having fun at a car race but I got one back in October. My wife, Judy, and I go each year to the Petit Le Mans race at RoadAtlanta near Gainesville, Georgia. We love this race. I would highly recommend that you go watch it sometime. 

I think one of the biggest, if not the biggest factor preventing young entrepreneurs from starting their own business is Fear!  The fear of failure to be specific, investing a lot of money and time into an idea and not knowing the outcome is very scary.  Liam Neeson’s  character  from the Batman Begins clip sums it up perfect with this quote.