What Leaders Say | Tony Berenyi

Alden Klemm is a rising senior at Academic Magnet, ranked the 2nd best high school in the nation. Alden and Tony discuss his background, academics, and important habits to develop as a teenager. Some highlights from the podcast are below: * The importance of perseverance at a young age. * Understand your weaknesses and don’t be afraid to ask for help. * How establishing good study habits has positively impacted Alden in school and in college preparation * Why time management is crucial to both Alden and Tony. * Using competition to improve yourself and your skills The post Alden Klemm – Senior at Academic Magnet High School [https://whatleaderssay.com/2021/08/alden-klemm-senior-at-academic-magnet-high-school/] appeared first on What Leaders Say | Tony Berenyi [https://whatleaderssay.com].

Nancy Mace won the Republican nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives in South Carolina’s 1st congressional district. Nancy and Tony discuss her background, why she is running for Congress, and her loyalty to the Lowcountry. Some highlights from the podcast are below. * As a local from Goose Creek, SC she intimately knows the community. * Hard lessons in failure are important, but can often lead to success. * Accepted to The Citadel in 1996, Nancy became the first woman to graduate from its Corp of Cadets in 1999. * Nancy Mace understands the hard-working people of the middle class in the Lowcountry. * Commitment to the Lowcountry over party politics is forefront and of utmost importance to Nancy. The post Nancy Mace – Candidate for U.S. Congress [https://whatleaderssay.com/2020/08/nancy-mace-candidate-for-u-s-congress/] appeared first on What Leaders Say | Tony Berenyi [https://whatleaderssay.com].

Mr. Newsome and Tony discuss the expansion of the manufacturing and shipping industries in South Carolina, the keys to the SC Ports Authority’s growth, and important leadership techniques. * Optimism about the future despite the COVID-19 pandemic. * Boom of manufacturing in South Carolina has been highly beneficial for SC Ports Authority including the new Walmart Distribution Center new Ridgeville, SC. * SC Port Authority has invested $2 Billion dollars in their existing terminals to prepare for future. * Packaging and shipping for export in the Charleston area are forecasted to continue to grow. * Having a motivated team is key and allowing people to do their jobs. * A collective vision of every member of the team is very important to the overall mission. * Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal is scheduled to be complete in 2021 and was a long-term vision and culmination of years of hard work. The post James I. Newsome, III – President & CEO of SC Ports Authority [https://whatleaderssay.com/2020/08/james-i-newsome-iii-president-ceo-of-sc-ports-authority/] appeared first on What Leaders Say | Tony Berenyi [https://whatleaderssay.com].

Tony and U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson discuss the importance of community involvement, positive attitude, and cultural awareness. Some highlights of the podcast are below: * Involved in the emergence and rise to prominence of the Republican party in South Carolina. * 19 years of total service as a U.S. Congressperson since 2001. * Positive attitude is of utmost importance when it comes to service back to the community. * Grew up in Charleston and the Lowcountry. * Early supporter of former Governor Nikki Haley and US Senator Tim Scott. * Associate yourself with a good, honest, and dedicated team. * International cultural exposure is important to expand your world view. * There is reason to be optimistic for the future. The post Joe Wilson – U.S. Congressman, Second District of S.C. [https://whatleaderssay.com/2020/07/joe-wilson-u-s-congressman-second-district-of-s-c/] appeared first on What Leaders Say | Tony Berenyi [https://whatleaderssay.com].

Tony and Mayor Tecklenburg discuss many of Charleston’s accomplishments over the past few years, key components of effective leadership, and importance of service. * Mayor Tecklenburg answered the call to serve after being in public life for 30 years.* Leaders are people who are good listeners.* “Compromise is not a dirty word.”* Getting control of the hotel growth and development was a point of emphasis.* Charleston is working to get a handle on the storm water and drainage for the future.* Mobility and affordable housing are also core issues for the long-term success of the city.* Central responsibility of government is to keep citizens safe.* Housing and assistance programs were developed to end “tent cities” in the Charleston area.* “Be Yourself, Follow Your Faith”* Different perspectives all bring unique experience to the discussion and it needs to be respected.