Blog - J. Richard Byrd

28 Feb Motivational Mondays:Jose Abreu on kids transformed by music

Posted at 07:47h in Personal Development

Jose Antonio Abreu is the charismatic founder of a youth orchestra system that has transformed thousands of kids' lives in Venezuela. Here he shares his amazing story and unveils a TED Prize wish that could have a big impact in the US and beyond....

28 Feb ByrdOlogy – Just Some Thoughts I Decided to Jot Down

Posted at 07:47h in Business Development

[vc_video link='https://youtu.be/gS5f6qvn2Qc'] Every day I get more excited -- If you know me. This has been a journey. Something I had to do in order to be successful. This book has been sitting on my hard drive for a year -- My perfectionist would not let...

28 Feb Set Your Schedule

Posted at 07:47h in Business Development, Uncategorized

As summer winds to its inevitable close, college students are anxiously poring over their course catalogs, figuring out what classes will fit a schedule that will allow them plenty of time to hobnob with friends, give them enough credits to allow them to graduate on...

28 Feb Plugged in But Not Connected

Posted at 07:47h in Inspirational, Personal Development, Technology

This morning as I went to the gym I noticed my phone was running low on battery. So I did as I have done on many occasions, I attached it to the charger and left the room. When I returned, I noticed that the device...

28 Feb Attitude Part One

Posted at 07:47h in Personal Development

This week I will be posting taking a journey through the Bible dealing with attitude. It has been said on many occasions that your attitude determines your altitude. In other words, How high you go is directly connected to the way you approach or think...

23 Feb Mistake #9: Failing to Brand Your Social Media Channels – Top 10 Social Media Mistakes

Posted at 16:57h in Social Media

Even if you think you don’t have a brand, you do. And since Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Pinterest (and whatever other social media profiles you have) are simply mini networks that make up your overall Internet presence, it’s important that they all be instantly recognizable...

20 Feb Dress for Success

Posted at 05:14h in Uncategorized

Press Release New Opportunity Mentoring Program announces a “Dress for Success” clothing drive! Charlotte, NC October 7, 2011 – October 22, 2011: October is National Mentor Month so join us as we shine a light on the importance of Mentoring while helping young parents overcome a huge hurdle! New Opportunity Mentoring Program will host a “Dress for Success” clothing drive to help provide professional clothing to young parents. Male and Female parents in the New Opportunity Mentoring Program and community will benefit from your contributions. Often, the first thing interviewers notice is your appearance. Most often, our young parents don’t have enough money to purchase professional attire that will help prepare them for success. Your tax deductible professional clothing, gift card, or monetary donation will help ensure that our young parents are prepared for the work force!

04 Feb I Almost Quit

Posted at 04:56h in Uncategorized

Good morning, Can I be transparent with you? This morning I almost gave up and quit planting this church. I am sure many of you have been in the same position in life on many occasions. I mean, donations and finances haven't been going well. Attendance has...

24 Jan It’s Moving Time

Posted at 11:35h in Uncategorized

Well, this week marks a big step in the journey of our company. I have spent the last 2 years dismantling a prosperous graphics company and starting over. This week I move into my new office in Uptown Charlotte. It is a small office -...

20 Jan Article Template Plugin (review)

Posted at 23:43h in Productivity

I decided to become more efficient. I've been talking about creating templates or anything that will make my life easier when I'm creating content. Today I spent some time in Microsoft Word creating templates. While creating these templates, I got to thinking, "I wish there...