Tag: Greg Dardis
10 tips for professional attire
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
Seven seconds.
That’s the amount of time it takes for someone to form their first impression of you. So before...
Everyone loves a good (sales) story
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
As millions across the nation will attest, there’s just something about March Madness.
Yes, it’s fast-paced, do-or-die basketball – the...
Handwritten notes matter in business and love
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
According to lore, the first valentine was from a doomed man to a blind girl.
A third-century Roman emperor –...
Mastering the art of persuasion
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
“Persuade me.”
It’s likely nobody said these exact words to you today, but the request was certainly made repeatedly –...
Don’t miss the chance for a holiday toast
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
I’ve been reading Marlo Thomas’ bestseller, “The Right Words at the Right Time,” and enjoying stories of a message...
A bitter loss and a first-place finish
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
When Cameron James arrived at Dardis Academy last May, he brought a set of life experiences that had forged...
From football field to boardroom
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
The story of how Steven Montgomery Jr. made his way onto the Minnesota Gophers’ football field, where he hopes...
The real meaning of influence
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
Did you know the word “influence” has an astrological origin?
It’s drawn from Old French, meaning “streaming ethereal power from...
Preparation key to landing Super Bowl
By Greg Dardis / Guest Columnist
Minneapolis was considered the underdog when it went up against New Orleans and Indianapolis in its bid to host...
Yes, you need a change of scenery
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
It’s a well-known anecdote, but it bears repeating: The Post-it Note was conceived on a golf course.
It was 1974...