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By Elseah W. Chea Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, following his unprecedented reelection on November 5, 2013, began his second term as chief of the county when he was sworn in by Nassau Court Supreme Court Justice Thomas Feinman on January 2 at his alma mater, Bethpage High School.

Mr. Mangano’s swearing-in was attended by hundreds of family members, friends, a cross-section of religious leaders, and a bipartisan slate of elected officials which included Demo-crats and Republicans, promi-nent among them U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York State Senator Dean Skelos, former U.S. Senator Al D’Amato and Congressman

Peter King who took turns to congratulate and praise County Executive Edward P. Mangano for his leadership, especially during and after Hurricane Sandy of 2012. Speaking first was Governor Andrew Cuomo, who began his remarks by bringing to every-one’s attention the reality of leadership as noted in Michael Useem’s book The Leadership Moment, which Mr. Cuomo said

characterizes the leadership of Nassau County Executive Ed-ward P. Mangano. “A gentleman by the name of Michael Useem wrote a book, The Leadership Moment," the governor began. “The book says that leadership comes down to how you react in the moment, that some of us will be present-ed with a decision that has

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(from cover) to be made in the moment that is of dramatic consequence, and you either rise or fall. Edward Mangano has had four years of mo-ments, and in those four years of moments, he has demonstrated a leadership capacity that is extraordinary.” The Governor went on to applaud the County Executive’s leadership ability, espe-cially his handling of affairs in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the unexpected storm which devastated the county and residents in October 2012. The governor equally praised Mr. Mangano for taking control of Nassau County finances and bringing the county out of fiscal disaster. Mr. Cuomo ended his re-marks by calling County Executive Mangano a “superb” leader and said that he believes that he’s going to be even “better in his se-cond term.” Speaker after speaker cited County Execu-tive Ed P. Mangano’s compassion, his will-ingness to engage residents, as was shown during Hurricane Sandy, when he took to the streets, neighborhood to neighborhood, con-soling residents and showing that he under-stood their plight and that he was at work for them, making sure they got the help they deserved. Continuing on, former U.S. Senator Al D’Amato called Mr. Mangano a “decent person who puts people first.” Senator Charles Schumer, along with other speakers echoed similar sentiments. Schumer in his remarks said Mangano “represents the best value, that he’s a caring man who gets the job done.” County Executive Mangano was the last to speak, and he humbly started by humbly acknowledging his supporters. "Now is the time for me to thank Nassau County,” the County Executive said." "Thank you for allowing me to serve as County Executive for a second term. The support is overwhelming and very heart-warming." “Allow me to start off by saying thank you, “Governor Cuomo for taking time away from

your busy schedule to join me on this special day. I am deeply honored by your presence.” Humble and mindful of the overwhelming support he received from the residents of Nassau, Mr. Mangano said: “For the first few months you’ve seen signs that say Thank you Ed Mangano. Now is the time for me to say Thank you Nassau County. The County Executive went on to introduce and thank his staff, organizations, and heads of organizations who held special fundraisers on his behalf. He acknowledged everyone, concluding with forecasting Nassau County future: “The future is bright and we here in Nassau County have so much to look forward to! We want to make this place your home and your children’s home for years to come.”

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IN NATIONAL BLOOD DO-

NOR MONTH In recognition of National Volunteer Blood Donor Month, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano is partnering with the Nassau County Department of Health, the Hispanic Counseling Center and NuHealth to sponsor a Nassau County Blood Drive sched-uled for Tuesday, January 14, 2014 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Hispanic Counsel-ing Center, 344 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead. “Donating blood is a simple life-saving gift, and I encourage all who are in good health to consider giving back this New Year,” said County Executive Mangano “With blood shortages throughout the nation, your donation could help save a life.” For over 40 years, January has been recog-nized as National Blood Donor Month. The need for blood locally is constant, but due to inclement weather, holiday travel schedules and illnesses, January is often a difficult month to collect blood donations. Donating blood takes approximately one hour. Donors must be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be 17 years of age or

older. No appointment is necessary. For additional information, contact the Nassau County Department of Health at 516-227-

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Hofstra’s Judith Tyne To Speak At Long Is-land African Ameri-can Chamber Busi-ness Breakfast By Phil Andrews On January 10, 2014 the Long Island Afri-can American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. will be presenting its monthly “Business Card Exchange & Breakfast Series” at Loli’s Soul Food Restaurant 143 North Franklin Street, Hempstead New York 11553. The Business Card Exchange will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m. The Business Card Exchange and Breakfast Series support its mission of advancing and promoting eco-nomic development for businesses in the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Kings Counties. The Special Guest speaker is Judith Tyne Associate Dean of Hofstra University. The topic of the day will be New Business Opportunities in 2014 Judith Tyne is an Associate Dean at Hofstra University. Ms. Tyne holds an B.B.A. fromHofstra University and an M.A. from SUNY/Stony Brook. Judith also holds Certi-fication in Business Education from New York State and a Career Development Facili-tator Certificate from Hofstra University. She created and developed the Entrepreneuri-al Assistance Program at Hofstra University. Judith maintains linkages with business or-ganizations, participates in public and private sector activities, responsible for administra-tion and operations of programs and activities including Distinguished Lecture Series, En-trepreneurial Assistance and QuickBooks Certificate Programs, Community Develop-ment and Corporate Projects. Before joining Hofstra, Judith was Associate Director at Burgos and Associates, a minority manage-ment consulting firm. The Long Island African American Cham-ber of Commerce, Inc. (L.I.A.A.C.C.) is to advance and promote economic development for business, and to advance responsive gov-ernment and quality education on the behalf of all small businesses, with emphasis on African Ancestry, while preserving the Long Island communi-ty”. Long Island means the New York State coun-ties on Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Kings. A Ch a mb er o f Commerce is one of the most well known and rec-ognizable organizations in the country char-tered to stimulate business in local and re-gional areas where they are designated to serve. Follow LongIsland African-American-Chamber on facebook @ https://w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /LongIslandAfricanAmericanChamber To become a member of the chamber of com-merce you may visit online @ http://www.eventbrite.com/e/long-island-african-american-chamber-commerce-membership-dues-tickets-9425374549 To register for the January 10, 2014 Business Card Exchange & Breakfast Series Email the

MANGANO TO HOST SERIES OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATIONS Nassau County Executive Edward P. Man-gano will observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a weekend of programs in celebration of his life. County Executive Mangano, in conjunction with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Com-mittee of Nassau County Inc. and Nassau County Office of Minority Affairs, has planned a trio of events that pay tribute to the leader of the American Civil Rights Move-ment who was assassinated on April 4, 1968. On Saturday, January 18th, the African American Museum of Nassau County will present “Black Wall Street” a play by Celeste Bedford Walker, starring Michael Green. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. at 110 N. Franklin Street, Hempstead, NY. The donation is $5. Admission is free for students with ID. For more information, please contact Joysetta Pearse at (516) 379-5466. An Ecumenical Interfaith Service is planned for Sunday, January 19th, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Martha’s R.C. Parish located at 546 Greengrove St., Uniondale, NY. There will be a Free Will Offering. Additional information is available by contacting Rev. Phillip Elliott (516) 572-1999. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 29th Annu-al Scholarship Awards Luncheon will be held on Monday, January 20th, at 11:30 a.m. at the Marriott Hotel, located at 101 James Doolit-tle Blvd., in Uniondale, NY. County Execu-tive Mangano will serve as Honorary Chair-person for the event. Rob Walker, Chief Deputy County Executive and Rev. Phillip Elliott, Deputy County Executive for Minori-ty Affairs, will serve as Honorary Vice-Chairmen. Rabbi Bruce Ginsburg will serve as Luncheon Chairman and Arthur M. Katz will serve as Honorary Co-Chairman. Proceeds from the luncheon will assist local high school seniors seeking higher edu-cation. The purchase price of a ticket is $60. Register early for best seating. For additional information contact Rodney McRae at (516) 571-5977.

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Long Island Communi-ty Foundation Awards $25,000 to Sustainable Long Island Grant in support of Sustainable Long Island’s Environmental Jus-tice Efforts

Sustainable Long Island announced today it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Long Island Community Foundation in sup-port of the organization’s environmental justice efforts – seeking to raise awareness of environmental burdens and benefits within Long Island communities. From the $25,000 award, $10,000 will be passed through direct-ly to two of Sustainable Long Island partners ($5,000 each): Choice for All (Roosevelt, NY) and the Long Beach Latino Civic Asso-ciation. “Currently, there is limited knowledge about what environmental justice is and who it directly and indirectly affects,” said Amy Engel, Executive Director of Sustainable Long Island. “With the Long Island Commu-nity Foundation’s funding, Sustainable Long Island will continue its environmental justice efforts; seeking to address this problem not only through heightened awareness cam-paigns, but also by supporting local leaders who can advocate for change in their own communities.” Over the past year, Sustainable Long Island has established a regional Environmental Justice Advisory Council, developed Envi-ronmental Community Profiles, and created an Environmental Literacy Toolkit that can be used as resources for local communities who are mobilizing to address environmental justice issues through proactive strategies (available at www.sustainableli.org). Sustain-able Long Island will use these tools to en-gage community partners in Roosevelt and

Long Beach through educational forums that review prevalent environmental justice is-sues, discuss local priorities for advocacy, and set an action plan for addressing these challenges. About Sustainable Long Island—Sustainable Long Island is a nonprofit organ-ization advancing sustainability through com-munity revitalization, brownfield redevelop-ment, and food access initiatives. Sustainable Long Island is located at 399 Conklin Street, Suite 202, Farmingdale, NY 11735. For fur-ther information, call (516)-873-0230, visit www.sustainableli.org or follow us on Face-book and Twitter.

Representative Carolyn

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Reelection in the 2014

Elections

R e p r e s e n t a t i v e Carolyn McCarthy officially announced on January 8 that she will not seek reelec-tion (a 10th term) in 2014. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, 70, was elected after her husband was killed and son wounded in the 1993 Long Is-land Rail Road mas-sacre.

Congresswoman McCarthy, said to be a lifelong smoker, has been diagnosed of lung cancer. The Congresswoman has sued doz-ens of asbestos manufacturers, claiming she may have been exposed to the material as a young woman.


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December 4, 2013—GOLDEN TONE ORCHESTRA—Supervisor Kate Murray (6th right) attended the first performance for the Golden Tone Orchestra in their new Merrick home. Hempstead Town gave them a new home at the Merrick Golf Course after they had to leave their former space in Freeport. New home equipped with walkers and wheelchairs. The orchestra has existed for more than 40 years and is comprised almost entirely of retired musicians.

December 11, 2013—THE KWANZAA CELEBRATION—Hempstead Town Councilwoman Goosby commends 100 Black Women- Long Island Chapter President Wilma Tootle and the dancers from Venettes Cultural Workshop at the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Long Island Chapter’s Kwanzaa Cele-bration, held at the Uniondale Public Library located at 400 Uniondale Avenue in Uniondale. The theme of the Kwanzaa Celebration is “It Takes a Village to Educate a Child”. Pictured are Dance Director Vanessa Baird-Streeter, Dancers from Venettes Cultural Workshop, Councilwoman Goosby, President Wilma Too-tle, and Event Chair Veronique Topping.

Police graduation—Left to Right: Edward Mangano (Nassau County Executive), Deputy Chief Sortino, Alamzeb K. Amin, Deputy Mayor Waylyn Hobbs and Victor Politi at the Recruit Graduation Ceremony on December 30, 2013 at SUNY Old Westbury. This ceremony was in honor of the Nassau County Police Department Graduates. Alamzeb K. Amin represented the Village of Hempstead’s Police Depart-ment with great honor at the ceremony. 12/31/12

Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos congratulates Eagle Scout Harris Cherpelis of Floral Park as he is honored for achieving the highest rank in scouting. Pictured are (L-R) Father Peter Zougras and Father Luke Melackrinos of St. Paul’s Cathedral in Hempstead, Na-tional Chairman of the Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting George Boulukos, Comptrol-ler George Maragos, Honoree Eagle Scout Harris Cherpelis, Harris’s parents Dean and Chris-tine Cherpelis and sister Catherine, Scoutmaster Peter Parras, and Rev. Dr. John Sullivan of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

January 2, 2014—THE VISION OF VICTORY SINGERS HONORED: Supervisor Kate Murray pre-sents an official Town of Hempstead Certificate of Recognition to The Vision of Victory Singers in appreciation of their musical performed at the Town of Hempstead Induction of Officials Ceremony held at the Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion in Hempstead. Pictured (left to right) are Tsara Smith of Roose-velt, Supervisor Murray, Elder Brenda Mackey of Mount Sinai Baptist Church Cathedral in Roosevelt, and Co-Pastor Stephanie Smith of Christian Covenant Worship Church in Freeport.

December 11, 2013—GOOSBY SUPPORTS THE PARP PROGRAM: Hempstead Town Councilwoman Dorothy L. Goosby (2nd right, standing, back row) presents an official Town of Hempstead Certificate of Recognition on the occasion of the Annual (PARP) Parents as Reading Partners Celebration held at New Vision School located at 80 Raynor Street in Freeport. PARP is a New York State PTA program aimed at involving parents in the essential task of helping their children become lifelong readers. PARP encour-ages parents to read with their children for at least 15 minutes a day. An integral part of the program is the participation of community leaders like Councilwoman Goosby. She makes it a fun, enjoyable and positive experience for them. Pictured also with the children are Principal Mrs. Renee Crump-Dedmon, Teacher – Mrs. O’Connor, Teacher – Mrs. Gonzalez-Stanton, PTA – Mrs. Stephanie Phelps, and New Visions School First Grade Dual Language Students.

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Does My Parenting Style Affect My Son’s Aca-demic Ability in School? Q. Does my parenting style affect my son's academ-ic success? My mother thinks I'm too relaxed with my son and therefore he doesn't feel the need to do well in school. I don't agree with her. I don't think I need to be hard to motivate him to do better in school. What do you think? A. If there was one recipe for success when it comes to parenting, it would be so much easier to raise kids. However, parenting styles differ just as much as each individual and each child. Parents soon learn that one technique, like time-out, may work for one child but not for another. Our parenting styles are often affected by how we were raised, what we swore we'd never do that our parents did, our reli-gious beliefs and values, our ethnicity and culture, our level of education and our quest for good parent-ing skills. For example, if music education is im-portant to musically inclined parents, they will put their efforts and money into music lessons and prac-tice to ensure that their children succeed as good musicians. If college is the goal then those parents will focus heavily on education and the children in that house will know early that their parents don't play when it comes to school. But here are the facts: nearly 50 years of research have found that some parenting styles are more effective than others and show far better outcomes for children. Studies have identified four major parenting styles: permissive, authoritarian, authoritative, and hands-off. Of these styles, child development experts have found that the authoritative parent is the most successful in raising children who are both academically strong and emotionally stable. But the truth is, most parents tend to be a combination of several styles. The trick is to be flexible enough so that you make adjust-ments to your basic type — adapting your style by including some techniques from other styles proven to work in specific instances with different types of child personalities. How Parenting Style Relates to Academic Achieve-ment! Research from the University of South Florida sug-gests that Authoritative parenting is the style most strongly correlated with academic success. The following are the characteristics of authoritative parents that breed academic success in kids: 1. Acceptance: Parents who are highly accepting of their child’s successes and failures and are affection-ate, liberal with praise, responsive to their child’s emotional needs and involved in their child’s life are more likely to help their child succeed in school. 2. Psychological Autonomy: A high level of psy-chological autonomy - giving kids the freedom to think what they want - is an important characteristic of authoritative parents. These parents create a home environment where ideas can be expressed and genuinely considered, and children are loved and respected for having different ideas and opinions than their parents. For example, authoritative parents would ask their child how she learns best and give her a chance to prove herself rather than dictating how to study or set up a productive learning envi-ronment. Children of authoritative parents know how to stand up for their opinions when their parents aren’t around, which sets them up for success in dealing with peers. 3. Behavior Control: A moderate level of behavior control, which is defined as strict rules and supervi-sion, is important for a child’s academic success. Authoritative parents set clear rules and expect their child to behave in a mature and responsible way. When kids know their parents are in charge, they feel safe. This grants children the freedom to be kids without feeling pressured to set their own bounda-ries and consequences. In the University of South Florida study, students who reported high ac-ceptance from parents, high psychological autonomy

and moderate behavior control from parents not only felt they performed better in school but did in fact have higher grade point averages. By contrast, the other parenting styles - authoritarian, permissive and uninvolved - produced children who not only felt they performed poorly in school but actually did earn poor grades. Other factors that have been associated with aca-demic achievement include higher parental educa-tion levels and per-capita income, and the child’s level of self-reliance, self-esteem and life goals. What is Permissive Parenting? This is the parent who is busy working hard, tired and often feels guilty about not being able to spend as much time with his/her children as he/she would like and so he/she has a hard time saying NO. Un-fortunately, indulging our children’s every wish can have unfortunate consequences both for the child and the parent. Children can end up feeling entitled to getting what they want, not what they need: the self-restraint, patience, and other character traits that will help them succeed in life. Parents who give in to the short-term battles about the extra toy or the chore that never gets done face bigger battles down the road when the child is used to running the show: fudging on homework, back talking parents, or simply not behaving responsibly. Permissive par-ents create children who become selfish because they are not taught how their actions affect others. These children tend to be impulsive, aggressive, and low in taking responsibility, as well. The Hands-Off, Indifferent or Uninvolved Parent! The hands-off parents often detach from ensuring that their children are doing their work and home-work and staying organized. All of the responsibility is placed on the child with a 'whatever' attitude. The child may also be punished for not doing his/her work or failing a test when the parent never helped or guided the child. This approach only works with children who have strong academic skills and can survive without parental involvement. The child who needs help in math and doesn’t get it and then is punished for not doing well ma begin to internal-ize this as being ‘dumb’ or ‘stupid’ and either giving up or becoming frustrated and acting out. This ap-proach has one plus; it teaches children to face and learn from their own mistakes and to gain independ-ence. The danger of this approach is it's not good for young children who haven't developed this skill yet and still need parental guidance to learn independ-

ence. Otherwise you're setting the child up for fail-ure. The Authoritarian Parent! The authoritarian parents are the bosses in their homes. "No means no and we don't have to explain why! Say one more word and see what happens!" No doubt, authoritarian parents do not accept the notion that the home is a democracy with the loudest voices winning. Old-fashioned rules help your chil-dren understand where they stand, what they are allowed to do, and what is expected of them. Unlike permissive parents who always want to be liked, authoritarian parents expect to be respected. Au-thoritarian parents demand certain behaviors without explaining why and often do not listen or provide adequate emotional support. The hitch is that strict, rule-based parenting can erode the affection and communication that makes children and parents stay connected emotionally. When children are very young, the strictly run household can look quite orderly and admirable, but as children grow into teens, experimenting with independence, they may be so afraid of their parents’ censure that they be-come secretive. *Authoritarian parents can also raise children who never learn to speak up or think for themselves – two indispensable skills in the work world. Research shows the use of punitive and forceful measures to enforce proper behavior may cause anger, resentment, and deceit and impair wholesome parent-child relationships (Bettelheim, 1985). In Baumrind's 1967 research, preschoolers with authoritarian parents are withdrawn and unhap-py. They appear anxious and insecure with peers and react hostilely if frustrated. These children often model their parents' inflexible thinking as well (Dekovic, Genis, and Janssens, 1991). The Authoritative Parent! The authoritative parents have been found to have the most effective parenting style in all sorts of ways: academic, social emotional, and behavioral. Like authoritarian parents, the authoritative parents expect a lot from their children, but also they expect even more from their own behavior. They are will-ing to say, "No," or lay down the line, but they are careful to remain calm, kind, and patient about em-pathizing with the child’s perspective. It’s not easy to toe the authoritative line – it takes energy and time and sometimes Herculean self-control. But there are great benefits to raising children who know you have high expectations and who maintain close emotional ties to you because there’s always been a strong bond of trust. Characteristics of the Authoritative Parenting Style include:

∗ Listen to their children

∗ Encourage independence

∗ Place limits, consequences and expectations on

their children's behavior

∗ Express warmth and nurturance

∗ Allow children to express opinions

∗ Encourage children to discuss options

∗ Administer fair and consistent discipline

Parents who are nurturing and set, discuss, and enforce developmentally appropriate limits are the most successful in helping their children become autonomous, independent, self-controlled, self-confident, and cooperative (Grusec and Lytton, 1988; Baumrind, 1969; 1971). These children also are more likely to have high levels of competence and high self-esteem during middle childhood and adolescence (Coppersmith, 1967; Loeb, Horst, and Horton, 1980). They also have internalized moral standards (Holmbeck, Paikoff, and Brooks-Gunn, 1995) and their academic performance in high school is superior to that of children from either authoritarian or permissive homes (Dornbusch, Ritter, Leiderman, Roberts, and Fraleigh, 1987; Steinberg, Dornbush, and Brown, 1992). Some info gathered from Education.com and Psycholo-gy.About.com. So you can be strict and understanding at the same time! You're still saying No! but showing under-standing and listening to your children’s view point goes a long way to a lasting family bond and trust. Take the time to explain ‘Why’ something is off limits! They may not agree with you but they will feel that you at least listened to them. Obviously, if you're are mostly authoritarian, it doesn't hurt to be permissive once and a while and to spend more time showing love and understanding and if you're au-thoritative there will be times when you need to be authoritarian when your child's pleas are unreasona-ble. I think good parenting has a little mix of all parenting styles with the authoritative approach being applied most of the time! It's all in a days work!

———Lisa-Anne Ray-Byers is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist who has worked in education for over two decades. She holds graduate degrees in speech-language pathology and multicultural education. She also holds certification in educational administration. She is the author of the books, They Say I Have ADHD, I Say Life Sucks! Thought From Nicholas and They S S Say I'm a St St Stutterer, But I S S Say Nothing! Meet Kelly and co-author of 365 Ways to Succeed With ADHD available by contacting her. She is the education editor of the Community Journal newspaper in Long Island, NY and a member of the Nation-al Education Writers Association. You may contact her at [email protected] or by visiting her website at www.AskLisaAnne.com.

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Planning an Exit from Your Small Business You may be thinking about working “on” your business rather than “in” your business. You may even be thinking of selling. I’m not one to recommend giving up but for some business owners, hard times may force you to wonder whether it’s time to cash in and move on — or at least, sell a stake to someone who might eventually buy you out. If you’re thinking about leaving your business behind, or stepping back to work on the strate-gic rather then tactical side, some careful planning up front can make it a smooth transi-tion that ensures your company thrives after you’re gone. Here are five tips on how to make a graceful exit. 1. Work on a succession plan. What do you want to happen after you leave? Write up a plan that spells out your wishes. If you’re considering passing on or selling the business to a family member or employee, notify them of your intentions. Ensure that your plan an-swers questions about who will be in charge, how much of a stake they will acquire and at what cost. It should also offer a timeline for the transfer of power.

2. Groom a successor. The world of family business is full of sad stories about owners who suddenly decide to retire and drop the business into the lap of a brother or daughter with little training or notice. Start teaching your heir apparent about the business’s opera-tions and finances now, and assume it may take many months or even a year or two to pass on all the knowledge. Notice their weak points and either train or hire professionals to help. If they have poor customer-service skills, for instance, you want to fix that before you hand off the baton. 3. Create a great communicator. Your succes-sor needs top-of-the-line communication skills to influence clients, vendors, employees and others. If you don’t build this skill it’s like the “substitute-teacher” phenomenon: the kids will act up, not listen and accomplish little until either the sub builds confidence, or the “permanent teacher” — you — return to clean up the mess. 4. Show your faith. If you don’t instill confi-dence in the proposed successor and demon-strate to workers that you trust this person to take over and keep the business growing, you’re sowing the seeds of future problems. Make sure everyone knows who your choice is and that you’re excited about how this new leader will approach the business. Let them be who they are. Your leader should not try to mimic your personal style or your management style. The new leader needs his or her own vision and approach. Leaders with their own strong brand will be better able to succeed as they take over the top role. My tip: Think of letting go in stages, if possi-ble. Even if you’re selling to an outsider, you may want to negotiate for a transitional con-sulting/training period where you’re still on board.

————————Jack Signorelli is a Certified Business Coach and former U.S. Marine. His ca-reer spanned 27 years in Corporate America culmi-nating as President of Konica Business Technolo-gies, (now Konica-Minolta), a $1 Billion distributer of office products and services. Under Jack's lead-ership the company grew revenues more than $100 million. Jack owns two small businesses and since 1996 he has been providing practical advice to business leaders, in all industry segments, through-out the U.S. Jack works with a select group of cli-ents who are driven to improve their profits, team performance, and lifestyle. Are there areas in your business that need some adjustments? Call me direct @ 631-757-2936 or email him at [email protected]

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Born in Brooklyn on June 30, 1966, Michael Gerard Tyson is an all-time boxing great who, in his prime, struck fear in the heart of any opponent he squared off against. He compiled an impressive record of 50 wins, 5 losses and 1 disqualification for biting off an opponent’s ear over the course of an incomparable career in which he became the first undisputed heavyweight champ to hold the WBA, WBC and IBF title belts simultaneously. Iron Mike has weathered a host of woes and controversies outside the ring ranging from allega-tions of spousal abuse to a rape conviction to the death of his 4 year-old daughter, Exodus, to declar-ing bankruptcy after frittering away over $300 mil-lion in prizefight purses. Today, he is a very happily-married man, with a couple of children, Milan and Morocco, by his third wife, Kiki. Mike is currently on a 36-city tour of the country in “Undisputed Truth,” a one-man Broadway show which is part comedy/part confessional and covers all of the above and more. Here, the pugilist-turned-actor talks about his latest movie, Scary Movie 5, co-starring a rogues gallery of controversial celebrities including Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Lohan, Katt Wil-liams and Snoop Dogg.

Kam Williams: Hi Mike, thanks for the inter-view. Mike Tyson: What’s up, Kam?

KW: I really appreciate your taking the time to speak with me. Mike Tyson: It’s all good in the ‘hood, my friend.

KW: Ray Hirschman asks: What interested you in Scary Movie 5? Mike Tyson: Whew! It’s a franchise that’s going to last ‘til the end of time. I wanted to be involved with that. I don’t care how silly it comes across. It’s more so for us than for kids. It’s adults acting stupid and silly.

KW: What was it like working with this cast? Mike Tyson: Everybody was great. Ashley [Tisdale] was awesome. I got an autographed picture of her for my niece.

KW: Children’s book author Irene Smalls asks: How did you get into acting? Mike Tyson: Just from messing around with a friend, Jim Toback, the director of The Pickup Artist. I always used to see him in New York and talk to him when I was younger, like a teenager. Anthony Michael Hall brought me onto the set of one day in about ’86, and Jim and I became acquainted and then good friends, and he started putting me into his mov-ies, first Black and White, and then we did Tyson. He thought I was an interesting charac-ter. After that, I did The Hangover and got bitten by the acting bug. I have a lot of friends who’ve won Oscars, and they started telling me I could do it, too.

KW: I remember your doing a great job in Black and White opposite some famous daugh-ter. Who was it, Jennifer Jason Leigh? Mike Tyson: That was Bijou Phillips. She was awesome in that film.

KW: And Jim’s documentary, Tyson, was rivet-ing from start to finish. Mike Tyson: I’m just very grateful for his friendship. He’s a remarkable dude.

KW: Larry Greenberg says: When we talk about comedy, you hear words that could refer to boxing like “timing” and “punch line.” Do you see any similarities between the two? Mike Tyson: I don’t know. People tell me I’m a comedian, but I don’t approach acting from that perspective. I do know that everything in life has to do with your timing and perception. You have to be comfortable with the rhythm that you’re in. You can’t just jump into a fast rhythm if yours is slow. You might have to pick up the pace but in your own particular way. It has to do with personality, too.

KW: Richie the intern was wondering how the play‘s coming along? Mike Tyson: We’ve been doing just great, selling out every night. And I couldn’t believe the reviews. I couldn’t believe it was me they were talking about. They’re saying “Remarkably funny!” and “Moving!” I was like “They’re talking about me?” The biggest honor I had so far was when the comedian

Jeff Ross told me he liked it and said, “You’re one of us, now” That was just amazing.

KW: Fight fan Mike Ehrenberg asks: Who was stronger, Razor Ruddick or Bonecrusher Smith? Mike Tyson: Bonecrusher was stronger, but Razor Ruddick hit harder.

KW: Mike also asks: What was the hardest punch you ever took in the ring? Mike Tyson: Wow! A bunch of guys really rang my clock. Gee! Razor Ruddick… Lennox Lewis… Evander Holyfield… They all did a number on me.

KW: Finally, Mike is curious about how you think you would’ve matched up against some of the other heavyweight greats in the ring? Mike Tyson: I have no idea. I just did what I did in my era, basically because of my admira-tion for the guys who came before me. That’s how I’ve always looked at it. I never thought of boxing like, I’m going to be the greatest fighter ever and make a lot of money. Instead, I thought I was going to win because I learned from the best. I carefully studied the vide-otapes of all the fighters from the past, dissect-

ed their styles, and entered the ring with their spirit.

KW: Harriet Pakula-Teweles says: Champ—you’ve had a long and varied career that in-volved lots of press coverage. What’s the thing you’d most have us remember about you? Mike Tyson: Overcoming my adversities.

KW: When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Mike Tyson: Me? I see an old, broke-ass black guy taking care of a bunch of kids, living life, taking them to school, and all that stuff, who’s asking himself: What the hell is this? But I wouldn’t give it up for the world because I love my wife. I never expected to have a life like this. No chaos… no confusion… no law-suits… no violence… no going to jail…

KW: I’m originally from Bed-Stuy, too, from around Nostrand Avenue and Eastern Park-way. Mike Tyson: I know where that’s at. That’s an awesome neighborhood! Bed-Stuy, do or die! I’m from Franklin between DeKalb and Willoughby. Do you remember the Welfare place at 500 DeKalb?

KW: Sure, I’m older than you. I was born in the early Fifties. Mike Tyson: Oh, so you know what’s really going down. My mother used to have us wait-ing with her in that long-ass line when we were kids. But we moved to Brownsville when I was 10.

KW: The Ling-Ju Yen question: What is your earliest childhood memory? Mike Tyson: Being in the hospital at about 5 years of age, after I drank some Drano. I re-member it like it was yesterday. My mother had a bunch of people over the house, and I drank it because no one was paying me any attention.

KW: Yeah, children would prefer to be praised than punished, but they’d rather be punished than ignored. Mike Tyson: No doubt about it. That’s life. That’s our nature as human beings.

KW: What is your favorite dish to cook? Mike Tyson: Artichokes.

KW: Lastly, if you could have one wish in-stantly granted, what would that be for? MT: That my daughter could still be with us.

KW: My condolences, Mike. Thanks again, and best of luck with all your endeavors. MT: Thank you, Kam. Okay, brother.

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So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have be-come. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it). MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S TRAIGHT FROM THE HEART! —————————————————————


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