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With Halloween and election season here, it’s a great time to clear up some mysteries — like: Why is the United States a constitutional republic and not a pure democracy? How does the Electoral College fit in? The U.S. as a Republic In a republic, we elect...
Constitution Day Scoop: Secrets & Surprises of the World's Oldest Rulebook 🇺🇸 Happy Constitution Day! As we celebrate this incredible 237-year-old blueprint for our nation, we thought it’d be fun to dig up some quirky facts about its origins. Buckle up for some...
This month marks four years since the launch of our business. When we first started out, we met with mentors and respected members of the business community to get their advice on how to be successful and make a positive impact in our community. In one of those...
By Laura Jackson Right now, just about everything we see, read or hear in the news relates in some way to the upcoming presidential election. We are inundated with messages about campaign strategy, candidates’ past behavior (or more often misbehavior), and promises of...
They may have been awarded Bronze, but their hearts of Gold were on full display! Congrats to the US Men’s Gymnastics Team on clinching an Olympic medal for the first time in 16 years, thanks to Pommel Horse powerhouse Stephen Nedoroscik! Going for Gold If you’re...
Former President George W. Bush was well known for getting words mixed up. So much so that when Saturday Night Live writers made up “strategery,” President Bush himself thought he’d said it! At CWJ, we often find that a clear definition of strategy is just as unknown...
Earlier this month, Texans across the state cast ballots in school bond elections. The CWJ team is very active in school bond elections - in fact, this year we worked with several communities from Hallettsville (near San Antonio) to just up the road in Longview, pass...
This month, the CWJ Team took advantage of several opportunities to invest in ourselves. We recognize that we can offer better service to our clients, be better team members, and be more fulfilled individuals when we take the time to sharpen our skills with personal...
You’ve seen the signs and mailers, and you hear from political candidates every time you turn on the radio or watch the news. But have you voted? The CWJ team is tracking the election closely. Here’s how Smith County voters measure up! As of yesterday, 13,401 voters...
As we kick off a new year, many of us may also begin a new venture serving on the board of a nonprofit. Or, maybe you are a nonprofit leader busy onboarding new board members and volunteers. Whether a board member or volunteer, executive director or frontline...
October is a month of disguises, where masks and costumes take center stage. Just like Halloween, the world of business strategy has its own set of tricks and treats. Here we unmask some common strategic practices to help you discern which ones are treats worth...
Deion Sanders is a hot topic of conversation lately after his impressive start as head football coach at the University of Colorado Boulder. There are even reports of Texans staying up past 1 am to watch Colorado football! One reason even non-sports fans are impressed...