Month: July 2013

It’s Pronounced “Stauffer” — “Au” as in “Faucet”

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What are the more annoying things I’ve experienced in my lifetime is the fact that people just can’t seem to pronounce my last name correctly. Really? Is it really that hard? My name is Ron Stauffer. Stauffer. Stauffer. S-T-A-U-F-F-E-R. In case you’re wondering, the “au” is pronounced “au” as in “faucet.” Years ago, my dad did a bunch of genealogy research to figure out exactly … Read more

Leadership Pikes Peak Alumni Stories – Police Chief Pete Carey

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Note: This is an interview I conducted with Colorado Springs Police Chief Pete Carey, who is an alumnus of Leadership Pikes Peak’s Signature Program. Since 1979, the Signature Program has taken experienced professionals from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors and helped prepare them for community leadership. Throughout the ten-month program, participants learn about the most important issues facing the Pikes Peak region, and meet and learn from the community’s most dynamic leaders.

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My First Experience Pitching A Business Idea

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I love business. I love coming up with a new idea for a business; the process of building a business; marketing a business; and running a business. It’s a total thrill. When I go on sales calls and earn new business, I feel like a winner. I get the same feeling when I come up with a new idea to try out in my business … Read more