This blog represents the personal views of Adrienne Craighead, the Chief Illuminator at TorchBearer Fractional CMOs (Chief Marketing Officers.) It was started in 2008 to share personal observations on a variety of topics including family, friends, work, leisure, books read, religion, new things learned, travel and anything else that strikes my fancy!noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:21:15 -0400Blogger http://www.blogger.com59125http://acmusings.blogspot.com/en-usnoThis blog represents the personal views of Adrienne Craighead, the Chief Illuminator at TorchBearer Fractional CMOs (Chief Marketing Officers.) It was started in 2008 to share personal observations on a variety of topics including family, friends, work, leisure, books read, religion, new things learned, travel and anything else that strikes my fancy!This blog represents the personal views of Adrienne Craighead, the Chief Illuminator at TorchBearer Fractional CMOs (Chief Marketing Officers.) It was started in 2008 to share personal observations on a variety of topics including family, friends, work, lnoreply@blogger.comhttp://acmusings.blogspot.com/2016/06/advent-coworking-booth-at-yelp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Tue, 28 Jun 2016 16:15:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-5910660784617909992*** Read all the way to the bottom as more details have now emerged :-). Hi Awesome Advent People! My name is Adrienne Craighead and I am the "Chief Illuminator" at TorchBearer Sales and Marketing Consulting. I am also a proud member of Advent Coworking and because of that I sometimes do "sales and marketing" projects for Advent. If you are like me (and you believe that the key thing that 0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2016/03/educational-update-from-ac.html#KnightLifenoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Fri, 4 Mar 2016 07:50:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-2921316112767942064 A HUGE WIN for my kids' education: An exceptional educator and leader has been selected as Lake Norman Charter's new high school principal! ***** Dear Lake Norman Charter Families: It is my pleasure to announce that after conducting a nationwide search, which resulted in applicants from across the country, Mr. Craig Smith was offered and has accepted the permanent position of Lake 0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2014/04/big-splash-support-bbbs-charlotte-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Sun, 27 Apr 2014 12:36:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-4723514799134538251 Tickets to Big Splash 2014 will go on sale Sunday, April 27 at 6 am.This year's dates are May 4 -22.  Click the links below to purchase your tickets.  Week 1 - May 4 to May 9 click here Week 2 - May 11 to May 16 click here Week 3 - May 18 to May 22 click here Great Wolf Lodge has been a generous supporter of BBBS by donating tickets to Big Splash to support our 0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2014/03/how-does-your-online-strategy-measure-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Mon, 17 Mar 2014 22:41:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-6862082917791011045 If you ask a small business owner about their digital marketing strategy, they're likely to identify with one of these three camps. 1) DIGITAL WANDERER - This is the group for those that dabble in online marketing and they represent about 30% of all business owners. They usually have a website and maybe a few social media channels, but none of them are linked to each other, employ consistent 0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2013/12/calling-all-speakers-and-writers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Fri, 6 Dec 2013 12:17:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-808764239777092374 Have you always dreamed of being a KEYNOTE SPEAKER? Or do you know that you've got a great story to tell and you want to learn how to get PAID TO PUBLISH it? Check out these incredible Charlotte workshops for aspiring speakers and authors that are sponsored by my new company: TorchBearer ! Friday, 12/13/13 WORKSHOP:https://charlottepaidtospeak.eventbrite.com/ Saturday,0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2013/11/how-can-you-repay-me-thats-easy-just.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Thu, 7 Nov 2013 22:09:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-9217691298425906377Recently, a LinkedIn connection that I admire asked me if I would do the honor of introducing her daughter to a business associate of mine that worked for the firm she was hoping to join. Naturally, I was only too happy to facilitate an introduction of the daughter to my connection. . . but after talking to her on the phone and learning a little bit more about where she envisioned herself at the0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2013/10/enough-with-excuses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Tue, 8 Oct 2013 11:49:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-9120300854498669878One of the things I'm really (really) good at doing is justifying my actions. This handy little crutch allows me to dodge any guilt associated with how I've been spending my time (ie: exploring this rabbit hole known as the world-wide-web under the banner of "getting ideas", reading magazine articles I'm not really interested in just so I can feel satisfied that I've really read the whole mag 0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2013/07/now-is-right-time-to-invest-in-personal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Tue, 16 Jul 2013 09:53:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-8552619045165539646Hi Friends - The information below came across my desk yesterday and I'd be amiss not to share it. HARVEY SMITH of Carolina Business Coach is an esteemed mentor and friend of mine who delivers exceptional value to individuals and groups alike. He's partnered with JAY PARTON at The Foundation for Shalom Park to offer business leaders some well-timed and relevant professional workshops. Please 0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2013/04/because-im-mom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Mon, 1 Apr 2013 10:02:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-1835597136706460072This song (complete with lyrics on the screen) sums it all up for moms of my generation. 0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2013/03/seeking-savvy-servers-upscale-charlotte.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:20:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-6125679353623282380Hi All - One of the things that I'm (surprisingly) very good at is connecting good people to good jobs. I've had a half dozen recent successes and it feels like a great way to give back to my professional network too. Today I rec'd an email from a friend who owns an upscale Charlotte restaurant. I won't give away too much here (because I'm sure she doesn't want her competition to know how well 0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2013/03/japanese-salt-artist-motoi-yamamoto-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:22:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-4791915224940656622Last month the uptown location of the MINT MUSEUM hosted Japanese artist Motoi Yamamoto to create an original 20x20 organic work of art made entirely of salt. At the conclusion of his work, the public was invited to "participate" by stepping into the artwork and collecting a small baggie of salt to take with them (and later deposit into a natural body of water at any point on the globe.) 0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2013/03/duke-energy-building-ever-wonder-how.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:50:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-9064878586881403604I've always wondered about the significance of the color shown along the edges of Charlotte's Duke Energy Building and I finally found the answer today! Duke Energy Center lights Since its opening in 2010, the Duke Energy Center, owned and operated by Wells Fargo, has brought a burst of color to the Charlotte skyline and provided another means of "energizing" support for a multitude of 0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2013/03/friendly-and-engaging-voice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Wed, 6 Mar 2013 19:21:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-9136345454418431843 I love marketing and I'm always impressed when a "buttoned up" heritage company like HOOVERS uses a real human "voice" in their messaging. This floating "chat box" pops up and offers extra help to the not-yet-logged-in browser . . . Then it gets more aggressive and humorous, finally ending up as the image you see above. BRAVO! 0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2013/02/ode-to-dog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:41:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-2120726504657285935What lover of literature can ignore the graceful verses of Lord Byron? He was a gifted poet and devoted master to his faithful four-footed companion and friend. . . and so should we all strive to be (as deserving of unadulterated praise as dear Boatswain.) Enjoy! INSCRIPTION ON THE MONUMENT OF A NEWFOUNDLAND DOG. A Memorial to Boatswain by Lord Byron Newstead Abbey,&0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2013/01/andy-samberg-gives-harvard-class-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:09:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-4321974265603659635 0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2013/01/body-map-of-tattoo-locations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Wed, 9 Jan 2013 17:37:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-8263922144382796109 0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2012/11/girls-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:59:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-2389813355116518283Once a year I indulge in a soul-cleansing GIRLS WEEKEND with my besties. It is not always the same group every year (and that is a good thing), but there is enough overlap that we can collectively look back over the past twelve years and reminisce about the great places we've visited, the good times we've had and the belly-shaking laughs we've shared. . . (not to mention the copious amounts of 0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2011/10/his-holiness-dalai-lama-meets-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:17:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-7563499214037513572 I just love the body language seen in this pic of US President Barack Obama thoughtfully listening to the excited Dalai Lama as they share tea in the Map Room of the White House. His Holiness is clearly animated, open, and smiling as he shares; a hint of a smile upon Barack's lips too, as he processes the wisdom and aura of this amazing man. Free Tibet!0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2011/08/desiderata-poem-by-max-ehrmann.htmldesiderataehrmannhappinesshappynoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Mon, 8 Aug 2011 23:25:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-8005423832220741327Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may 0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2011/05/sweet-deal-on-blogworld-tickets-may-24.htmladrienneadriennec2BloggingBlogWorldBlogWorld 2011codecouponDealdiscountgrouponsavenoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Thu, 19 May 2011 09:50:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-6480393066554415265If you're like me, you're always looking for ways to rub shoulders with the cool kids . . . and next week's BlogWorld promises to offer the freshest cats direct off the school bus! In case you haven't heard, BlogWorld, is a conference specifically for bloggers and social media specialists. The speaker lineup looks great this year, it includes Gary Vaynerchuk, Chris Brogan, Wendy Piersall, 0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2011/05/tedx-charlotte-online-application.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Tue, 10 May 2011 13:04:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-925645402719937519Here are the answers I shared on 5/10/2011 on their "apply for a ticket" web page. Gosh, I hope they pick me! What would you like to get/give/share at TEDxCharlotte? I believe passionately in the TED mission of "Spreading Ideas." I know in the core of my soul that every human being has meaningful gifts to share. My dream is to inspire others to share their time, treasure and talent more 0http://acmusings.blogspot.com/2011/05/personal-mission-statement-ac-finally.html7 habitsacadrienneadriennec2coveycraigheadpersonal mission statementnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Tue, 10 May 2011 12:22:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811423722244520679.post-7432704067414209958To borrow the sentiment from Carl Buechner (a German writer from the 1800's) I submit this timeless truth and inspirational observation: "People will forget what you said and may even forget what you did. . . but they will never forget how you made them feel." Therefore, to conclude a three-month-long self-assessment and meditational goal of articulating a Personal Mission Statement, I am 0