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Archive: November, 2009
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Nov 25, 2009Posted in Blog | 0 comments
Happy Thanksgiving
I have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. I know it’s been a tough economic environment for everyone but we have a wonderful family here at Deep South. Truly remarkable people working together and giving back to their communities. I’m so proud and thankful to have been able to lead [...]
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Nov 24, 2009Posted in Blog | 0 comments
Setting THE Example – OfficeMax
Here’s a few numbers that will probably be as astounding to you as they were to me.
Over $1,000 a year… the typical amount our teachers spend out of their own pocket on supplies for their classroom.
$4 billion… that’s billion with a “b” – the total annually that teachers spend on their classroom supplies.
OfficeMax and Adopt-A-Classroom [...] -
Nov 22, 2009Posted in Blog | 0 comments
What is “Corporate Culture”?
I hear the phrase all the time… “Corporate Culture”. But what does it mean? Some say it’s “the character of an organization”.
As the CEO of Deep South, to me it means empowering people within your organization to reach shared goals and focus on a core mission. Everyone on the same page, working [...] -
Nov 18, 2009Posted in Blog | 0 comments
Setting THE Example – Monster.com
A lot of people are out there have lost their job and are looking for work. With 10-percent unemployment nationwide some places are hurting more than others but everywhere is suffering. Earlier this year Monster.com embarked at a countrywide Keep America Working Tour. Hitting cities and offering participants career advice, new tools, advice and [...]
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Nov 13, 2009Posted in Blog | 0 comments
Together… Setting THE Example!
This recession has taken its toll on families all across our country. As the CEO of a large company I sense and feel the anxiety everywhere. I’ve always said that if you follow your passion you’re bound to find success. I still believe that to be true even in these troubling times. [...]
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Nov 10, 2009Posted in featured | 0 comments
Passion Leads To Success
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Nov 10, 2009Posted in Blog | 0 comments
David Disiere… pig farmer!?!
David Disiere… pig farmer! I know it sounds weird, but it’s true. A few years back, I built a pig farm in northeast China. Why? As you know, I completed the Executive MBA (EMBA) program at the SMU Cox School of Business back in 2005. Part of our final requirements [...]
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Nov 7, 2009Posted in Blog | 0 comments
I Have A Dream Foundation
As I mentioned before, sometimes I have the opportunity to go and talk to kids in school. One program I’ve been involved in for over nearly 15 years is the I Have A Dream Foundation in Dallas. One of my employees is the chairman of the board and he brought I Have A [...]
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Nov 5, 2009Posted in Blog | 0 comments
A Family Legacy
In 2005 I completed a graduate program at the SMU Cox School of Business. My father earned an MBA from SMU and my son got his degree there as well. We are a real legacy family. But I went back at age 50. Yeah, I know what you’re thinking… it [...]
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Nov 1, 2009Posted in Blog | 0 comments
Welcome To My New Site
I’m David Disiere and welcome to my new site. I’m the CEO of Deep South insurance headquartered in Dallas. I’ve always believed strongly that if you follow your passion in life, you will find success. You have to love what you do and the people you work with.
At Deep South, I’ve been [...]
