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Harris Vaughan

Co-Founder/Partner
Posted on 01.12.22

A Lesson in How to Finish in Defeat Repeats Itself

Much is being said today about the postgame handshake between college football giants Nick Saban and Kirby Smart. And rightly so. Coach Saban, once Kirby Smart’s teacher of the game, was obviously disappointed in Alabama’s loss but proud that his student, now Head Coach Smart, found a way to earn his first national title. And […]

Harris Vaughan

Co-Founder/Partner
Posted on 05.25.21

Get Busy Doing For Someone Else

This past year has been paralyzing at times. There have been many times where I felt like I can’t move forward to help solve the problems before us. And it stands to reason. After all, how often does anyone witness social unrest, political discord, an economic upheaval, and a pandemic at this scale in a […]

Harris Vaughan

Co-Founder/Partner
Posted on 05.29.20

Communicating as a Brand

How should brands respond to the new normal created by the COVID-19 crisis? In Eckel & Vaughan’s “What Matters in Ten,” Harris Vaughan speaks with Stuart Polk of McLaughlin & Associates to discuss how brands should communicate with their audiences moving forward. Watch now to learn more about what brands can do to distinguish themselves as good corporate citizens and build […]

Harris Vaughan

Co-Founder/Partner
Posted on 05.15.20

The Future of Philanthropy

How is the current environment changing corporate giving, and what can companies be doing to best engage with nonprofits right now? In Eckel & Vaughan’s first edition of ‘What Matters in Ten,” Harris Vaughan sits down (virtually) with Clare Jordan of CapDev to cover essential advice for those managing or partnering with nonprofits. Watch now to learn more about what the coming […]

Harris Vaughan

Co-Founder/Partner
Posted on 05.01.20

Time for a turn.

We’ve enjoyed sharing our curated content of wit, wisdom and inspiration that has helped us—and hopefully you, too—cope over the past few weeks. But it’s time to look ahead. And as our country begins going back to work, it’s time to start focusing on planning for the change that’s ahead of us and the organizations […]

Harris Vaughan

Co-Founder/Partner
Posted on 03.27.20

A letter to you.

Good news: This is not a statement from us on COVID-19. There’s plenty of that to go around. And importantly so. Rather, this is a letter from us to you. A compilation of content curated by our team that in a time like this is simply worth sharing. It’s meant to be reflective, inspiring, helpful […]

Harris Vaughan

Co-Founder/Partner
Posted on 03.22.20

Tending to the “Important” While Dealing with the “Urgent”

About 20 years ago, I was introduced to Stephen Covey’s four quadrant planning technique. As someone whose attention span can be challenged, it helped me focus and prioritize my workload. I use it during times like these. His principle was simple. Don’t let the unimportant, non-urgent needs distract us from spending time planning for and […]

Harris Vaughan

Co-Founder/Partner
Posted on 01.04.19

Work With Excellence: A “Seven Days Out” Review

Today at Eckel & Vaughan we took a break. Even after a ten-day hiatus, we found time to gather as a team during our lunch hour to watch the first episode in a new Netflix series entitled “Seven Days Out.” The episode, “Eleven Madison Park” takes the viewer inside the reopening of the number one […]

Harris Vaughan

Co-Founder/Partner
Posted on 10.26.18

Thank You, Howard Rockett

“We are not in the business of creating beautiful ads. We’re in the business of solving business problems.” –  Howard Rockett, founder of Rockett Burkhead & Winslow. This little nugget of wisdom was drilled into my psyche years ago, and it stuck with me. It convinced me to go back to business school and it […]

Harris Vaughan

Co-Founder/Partner
Posted on 05.17.18

The Rise of Influencers, Again

Long ago I was taught a powerful, timeless lesson from a great political mind. It goes like this: If you truly want to impact a community, it starts by making sure these five people know you and what you stand for: The editor of the local newspaper; The chairman of the local school board; The […]

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