Jan Bolick, Author at Chapelboro.com

Wisdom from Wooden & Withers

Posted by Jan Bolick | Aug 1, 2011 | Uncategorized

During his statement to the press on Friday afternoon, Carolina’s newly appointed Interim Head Football Coach, Everett Withers, referred to a quote which he said had hung on his wall for a couple of years: Things turn...

Good Business at The Flying Burrito

Posted by Jan Bolick | Jul 21, 2011 | Uncategorized

Lemons-to-lemonade stories can be powerful leadership tools, which is one reason I love sharing them with people. Some people roll their eyes at them though. That is – until something in their life goes sour and then man...

Signs of Good Business at The Aloft Hotel

Posted by Jan Bolick | Jul 6, 2011 | Uncategorized

This sign caught my eye over at the Aloft Hotel when they opened back in the fall. I was reminded of it today when I went over there for a meeting. There are actually four of these green signs, reserving four spaces outside the...

Great Expectations at the Dean Dome

Posted by Jan Bolick | Jun 23, 2011 | Uncategorized

Most Carolina basketball fans have great expectations each time they enter the Dean Dome, but most probably don’t know that expectations were high long before hoops and basketballs came near the place.On the very first day...

Basnight Family Secrets

Posted by Jan Bolick | Jun 17, 2011 | Uncategorized

We hit the jackpot again! More best practices and secrets to success – this time from a business that has lasted through the Great Depression, fifteen recessions and fifteen United States Presidents. In 1924, Stein...

Fitch Family Secrets – Revised 6/17

Posted by Jan Bolick | Jun 9, 2011 | Uncategorized

Note: Since original pub date, I got the chance to speak with two of the 4th generation Fitch Lumber owners. See additions in green.What better place to learn about best practices and secrets to success than a business that...

The Unexpected at Whole Foods

Posted by Jan Bolick | Jun 1, 2011 | Uncategorized

When I saw this sign (actually two of them) in front of Whole Foods, I smiled and thought, “Wow! How cool!” It was the last thing I would have expected when I was expecting. It’s a good thing I’m...

The Heaven & Hell of Making Things Right

Posted by Jan Bolick | May 25, 2011 | Uncategorized

There’s been a bit of buzz about Making Things Right at UNC. Several people wrote to say thanks for the memories. Some thought it was a bunch of froof and fluff. I mean after all – what was the big deal about being left out of...

Leaner, Meaner, Keener & Greener

Posted by Jan Bolick | May 18, 2011 | Uncategorized

Got any idea how many people ride their bikes to work in Chapelboro? I don’t. But I do know that Ride Your Bike to Work Week (this week) and Ride Your Bike to Work Day (Friday) is a good way to nudge more in that direction....

Making Things Right at UNC

Posted by Jan Bolick | May 10, 2011 | Uncategorized

This weekend’s graduation ceremonies reminded me of a story from recent history – an example of the university doing not just good, but great business. Three light blue gowned graduates from the class of 1997 sat through...

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