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Questions Begin the Quest

Submitted by Susan Samakow, PCC, CPCC, Welcome to my Blog

Sunday, May 6th, 2012, 5:42am

Many people emphasize the importance of an answer to a question as opposed to the importance of the question being asked. According to Peter Drucker, well known writer and management consultant, “The most common source of mistakes in management decisions is the emphasis on finding the right answer rather than the right question.”

It makes sense…we are a society focused on the results. We focus on chase, conquer, and move on to the next goal. Often we focus on what’s not working instead of what is working. Well thought-out questions begin a quest. You get a great deal of information when you ask the right questions. With the right questions, you get a sense of awe and inspiration.

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A Preview of Spaces 21, 22 & 23 at the 2012 DC Design House

Submitted by Sherry Moeller

Monday, April 23rd, 2012, 6:28am

A Preview of Spaces 21, 22 & 23 at the 2012 DC Design House

This is the Eighth of an Eight-Part Feature on the designers’ vision and progress at the DC Design House, which is now open through May 13th. The DC Design House benefits Children's National Medical Center.

Victoria Sanchez of Victoria Sanchez Interiors in Alexandria, VA, www.victoriasanchezinteriors.com, was inspired by her own children for the design of Space 21, the Teenager’s Getaway. “I looked to their likes and dislikes, and their wants and desires as I created this design,” says Sanchez, who is excited to part of the Design House but also knows the amount of work that had to be completed in a short period of time.

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Jobs First Act Town Hall Meeting

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Monday, March 19th, 2012, 10:22am

The following information was sent to us by Denise Roberts:

The Prince George’s County Minority Business Development Division (MBDD), along with Prince George’s County Council Chair Andrea Harrison (District 5) and Council Member Mel Franklin (District 9) will host a Town Hall Meeting on the “Jobs First Act,” also known as CB-17-2011.

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County Executive and EDC Host Information Session for Business Community on EDI Fund

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Monday, February 27th, 2012, 4:00pm

County Executive and EDC Host Information Session for Business Community on EDI Fund

The following information was sent to us by Christy A. Lipscomb:

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Maryland's 1st Annual Statewide Community Re-Entry Symposium

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Saturday, February 25th, 2012, 5:30pm

Maryland's 1st Annual Statewide Community Re-Entry Symposium

The following information was sent to us by Bryan Alston:

On Tuesday, February 28th, Senator Verna Jones-Rodwell of the 44th Legislative District will host Maryland’s First Annual Statewide Community Re-Entry Symposium. The event is from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the President’s Conference Center of the Miller Senate Office Building.

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Good News For The Maryland Wine Industry

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, 9:53am

Good News For The Maryland Wine Industry

The following information was sent to us by Regina McCarthy:

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Are You A Peacock or a Penguin?

Submitted by Susan Samakow, PCC, CPCC, Welcome to my Blog

Friday, January 27th, 2012, 9:35am

On my trip to visit my daughters recently I took a few different books to read. The one I want to share with you is A Peacock in the Land Of Penguins. I believe everyone experiences a time in their life when they don’t fit in…when they want to stand up for themselves for being different from the rest of the pack. Some of us do, most of us do not.

Although this book focuses on the business world, the information is valuable from a business or personal perspective. When your view differences from others, how do you handle it? Are you confident? Do you stay silent or do you go along with the majority? Are you a peacock in the land of penguins?

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