9 TV Shows for Potential Entrepreneurs
Useful TV Takeaways on Entrepreneurship The primary trick to learning from many of the following TV reality programs for aspiring entrepreneurs involves noting the mistakes of others and avoiding them… easier said than done. Restaurant Impossible Americans spend more than $1 billion a day on dining out, according to Robert Irvine, industry pro and host of […]
Historical Entrepreneurial Themes for February
Revisiting Jesse Owens…Update Interview Tavis Smiley… Race http://tinyurl.com/zv4duvm Other unforgettable historical profiles include Clementine Hunter, the Harlem Hell Fighter veteran Horace Pippin who became an artist despite war injury, Samuel Battle, and The Black Russian. https://nichecreativity.com/dee-adams-online-class-8/ C Views: 43
How Iconic Eagles Band Member Learned His Craft
Glenn Frey The talent and humanity of late musician Glenn Frey is featured in Tavis Smiley’s recent rebroadcast of a 2012 two-part interview with the singer-songwriter of Eagles band fame. An insightful glimpse of how the music i industry veteran learned how and why to write and collaborate. References Pbs.org/ Tavis Smiley interviews Glenn Frey-part2 […]
Why Every Young Person Should Have an Interest in Entrepreneurship, Says Economist
Julianne Malveaux PhD Author, economist, and President Emerita of Citing the challenges facing people of color in today’s economy, the acclaimed economist, author, and President Emerita of Bennet College stated. “…every young person needs to be interested in entrepreneurship…’’ Dr. Malveaux explained why she felt it important to implement an entrepreneurship major during her tenure […]
Q and A: Why 3-D Artist Charles Fazzino is So Successful
Q; Why was Charles Fazzino able to find his niche but not his siblings? In a recent PBS interview, Charles Fazzino said his brother and sister chose not to become starving artists and had instead chosen nursing and the tech field but both were unhappy. A. Several databases and the Internet revealed many details about Fazzino, but […]
Aptitudes In Action
Cool Examples of Finger Dexterity In the 1920’s, Johnson O’Connor, a General Electric engineer, wanted a new way to evaluate which jobs workers were best suited for. Mr. O’Connor, a former John Dewey student, developed a Finger Dexterity test, which focused on workers needs rather than management. Several people who illustrate high-level Finger Dexterity are […]
Max Brooks
Two previous posts refer to the bestselling author’s work The Harlem Hellfighters, but Max Brooks recent 15-minute segment on Tavis Smiley is worth noting for several reasons: 1. Fascinating glimpse of how Brooks’ personality dictates his approach to his craft. 2. The account of the World I heroes and Brooks’ attempts to market his script, […]
Brian Culbertson
Music Industry Insights Multi-talented Jazz musician, Brian Culbertson, discusses the changes in the industry over the past 20 years with Tavis Smiley. Culbertson, who has had 27 hits, closes the show with a cut from his new CD. And showcases his kinetic love of melody with a joy-filled performance. Reference Brian Culbertson/Tavis Smiley ttp://video.pbs.org/video/2365257970/ Views: […]
Activists Champion Entreprenerualism
It Ain’t Over Til Its Over… Both Marlo Thomas and poet Luis Rodriquez recently discussed at length how many people facing economic adversity use creativity and entrepreneurial tactics to prevail. Thomas during an interview on Tavis Smiley discussed the theme of her book how women have started business during crisis in their lives. Rodriquez on a recent […]
Thug Notes: Takeaway Lessons
The popular web-based series, hosted by Greg Edwards, is a collaborative effort. Each person, including an actual Ph.D, contribute their knowledge and skill in creating each video, according to Edwards. Thug Notes is an innovative teaching method that spoofs traditional literature using Rap. But as the New York Times points out, the concept is being […]