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Michael A. Griffin Encourages Young Professionals to Learn Every Role Before Seeking Leadership
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Raleigh business leader Michael A. Griffin says the best leaders are built through experience, not titles, and encourages young professionals to focus on learning before leading.
RALEIGH, N.C. Jun 18, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Michael A. Griffin, CEO and Chairman of National Business Center, Inc., is encouraging young professionals to resist the pressure to rush into leadership positions and instead focus on understanding the work, the people, and the processes that make organizations successful.
Griffin’s message comes from personal experience. Before becoming a CEO, he spent years working in customer service and learning different aspects of business operations. He believes those experiences provided lessons that continue to shape his leadership approach today.
“Everybody wants the title,” Griffin said. “Not everybody wants to learn what the people doing the work deal with every day. That’s where the real education happens.”
According to a recent Gallup workplace report, managers account for as much as 70% of the variation in employee engagement. Despite that impact, many professionals enter leadership roles without first gaining experience across different functions within an organization.
Griffin believes that creates challenges for both leaders and teams.
“When I first started, I paid attention to how customers reacted, how employees solved problems, and where processes broke down,” he said. “Those observations taught me more about leadership than any management title could have.”
Research from the Center for Creative Leadership has found that experience-based learning is one of the most significant drivers of leadership development. Exposure to different responsibilities helps future leaders understand how decisions affect employees, customers, and operations.
For Griffin, some of the most valuable lessons came from working closest to customers.
“I remember seeing situations where a policy looked good on paper but created confusion in practice,” he said. “If you’ve never been the person dealing directly with that confusion, it’s easy to make decisions that create more problems.”
He believes young professionals should actively seek opportunities to learn beyond the boundaries of their current role.
That could mean spending time with different departments, volunteering for new projects, observing experienced colleagues, or simply asking more questions.
“The people who grow the fastest are usually the people who stay curious,” Griffin said. “They want to understand how everything connects.”
Griffin also draws leadership lessons from his background in baseball and football. Growing up in Eastern North Carolina, he learned that successful teams depend on every player understanding their role and how it contributes to the larger goal.
“In sports, you learn pretty quickly that one person can’t do everything,” he said. “You also learn that every position matters. Business works the same way.”
He believes those lessons are particularly important in an era where career advancement often feels accelerated.
Social media and professional networking platforms can create the impression that leadership is something people achieve quickly. Griffin argues that the strongest leaders are often the ones who spend years building knowledge and credibility before taking on greater responsibility.
“People see the promotion,” he said. “They don’t always see the years of learning that came before it.”
His advice to young professionals is straightforward: focus less on managing people and more on understanding how the work gets done.
“Learn the customer side. Learn the operational side. Learn where problems start and how they get solved,” Griffin said. “The more perspectives you understand, the better decisions you’ll make later.”
He believes that leadership is ultimately about serving others and helping teams perform at their best. That becomes easier when leaders understand the challenges their employees face.
“When people know you’ve done the work or taken the time to understand it, trust comes faster,” he said. “Trust is one of the most important things a leader can earn.”
As organizations continue to navigate change and workforce development challenges, Griffin hopes more young professionals will view learning as an investment rather than a delay.
“Leadership isn’t a destination,” he said. “It’s the result of experiences, lessons, mistakes, and growth. The more you learn before you lead, the better prepared you’ll be when the opportunity comes.”
About Michael A. Griffin
Michael A. Griffin is the CEO and Chairman of National Business Center, Inc., based in Raleigh, North Carolina. He oversees Vegas-Style Skill Games and Blue Bull Gaming and has spent years working in customer service, operations, and executive leadership. Raised in Eastern North Carolina, Griffin played baseball and football growing up and credits many of his leadership principles to lessons learned through sports, teamwork, and hands-on experience. He frequently writes and speaks about leadership, operational discipline, customer behavior, and professional development.
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TwinMeta Combines CPTI Creative Assessment and GFT Digital Ownership to Launch Genesis Twinker Initiative
Following its SSRN-published research on creative tendencies, TwinMeta introduces Goods Fused Tokens (GFT) connecting NFC-enabled physical merchandise with digital proof of ownership for creators and fans in the AI era.
Lewes, Delaware (DE), United States, 26th Oct 2026 – TwinMeta, a Delaware-based creative technology platform, today announced a comprehensive expansion of its creator support ecosystem. The initiative integrates the platform’s Creative Power Type Indicator (CPTI) framework—recently documented in research published on the academic platform SSRN—with Goods Fused Token (GFT) technology to establish sustainable creator-fan engagement models in the age of artificial intelligence.
As generative AI tools accelerate content production, human creators face growing challenges in establishing unique artistic value, proving authenticity, and building long-term relationships with audiences. TwinMeta addresses this shift through a two-pronged approach: diagnosing individual creative working styles through CPTI, and translating those artistic identities into verifiable physical and digital collectibles via GFT technology.
CPTI examines human creativity across four dimensions: ideation, expression, creative goals, and work process. Available at genesistwinker.xyz, the assessment helps creators understand their preferred methods rather than assigning a numerical score. The theoretical foundation, backed by a review of 39 academic sources, outlines a model for understanding creative diversity beyond mere speed and output.
To put this framework into practice, TwinMeta is launching its inaugural Genesis Twinker program, selecting an initial cohort of 12 creators to pioneer the GFT ecosystem. Participating creators receive lifetime-exclusive profile badges and $1,000 in dedicated promotional launch support per project.
A GFT (Goods Fused Token) combines three core elements into a single unified product: custom physical merchandise (such as apparel), an NFC-enabled TwinCard, and digital proof of ownership. By tapping the TwinCard with a smartphone or scanning the embedded TwinCode, fans can access a dedicated GFT page displaying edition numbers, artwork details, rarity, and current ownership records.
“In an era where AI can quickly generate text and images, the true value of art resides in the creator’s personal narrative and the journey shared with supporters,” said Yongil Choi at TwinMeta. “With CPTI and GFT, we are providing creators with the tools to preserve their authenticity and build verifiable, lasting connections with their community.”
The platform also introduces an interactive engagement feature where creators are designated as ‘Twinkers’ and collectible owners as ‘Linkers.’ Linkers can transmit CP (Create Power) daily to support their favorite creators, extending engagement beyond the initial purchase.
Detailed information regarding CPTI, GFT technology, and the Genesis Twinker initiative is available at twinmeta.xyz and genesistwinker.xyz.
About TwinMeta: TwinMeta is a Delaware-based platform designed to preserve and amplify the value of human creativity in the age of artificial intelligence. By introducing Goods Fused Tokens (GFT)—which connect NFC-enabled physical merchandise, TwinCards, and digital proof of ownership—TwinMeta enables creators to expand their work into verifiable collectibles. Featuring fixed issuance quantities and daily CP (Create Power) engagement, TwinMeta bridges physical products with digital ownership to foster lasting relationships between creators and fans.
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The UAE’s specialist AI talent platform combines curated listings, employer advisory and talent sourcing to help companies find the skills they actually need
DUBAI, UAE, October 26th, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — AIJobsUAE, a UAE-based talent platform dedicated to AI careers and talent sourcing, launches today at Dubai AI Festival (26–27 October, Dubai World Trade Centre, Stand S17, Startup Zone).
The challenge
Companies increasingly need professionals who combine AI capability with deep domain expertise. Emerging roles such as AI Architects, Forward Deployed Engineers and AI-enabled Finance Specialists don’t fit traditional hiring.
Generic job boards are built for volume, not specialisation. AI vacancies attract large numbers of applicants without the right mix of technical skills, industry knowledge and practical experience. Employers spend more time screening; qualified professionals struggle to find specialist roles.
The challenge isn’t finding more candidates. It’s identifying the right capabilities and connecting them with the right opportunities.
The AIJobsUAE approach
- Curated AI talent marketplace — AI-only opportunities and professionals, organised by specialist skills and roles, not generic categories.
- Employer AI talent advisory — affordable guidance to define emerging roles and identify the capabilities a business actually needs.
- Specialist talent sourcing — end-to-end support for critical AI roles, from understanding the business requirement to identifying, evaluating and connecting the right professionals.
Founder’s view
“Every company needs AI talent, but jobs are evolving faster than companies can keep up. Roles like AI Architects, AI-powered Finance Specialists and Forward Deployed Engineers demand a rare combination of domain expertise and AI skills. Generic job boards aren’t designed for this level of specialisation, leaving companies overwhelmed by irrelevant applications. AIJobsUAE isn’t just another AI talent platform. We use technology where it adds value, while recognising that finding the right talent requires human judgement. It starts with understanding the business, the technology and, most importantly, the people.” — Ryan D’Souza, Founder, AIJobsUAE
Meet AIJobsUAE at Dubai AI Festival — Stand S17, Startup Zone
- Employers: find out which AI capabilities your business actually needs, and how to source them.
- Professionals: discover emerging AI roles and get practical guidance on moving into them.
Supporting the UAE’s AI ambitions
The UAE National AI Strategy 2031 and Dubai Economic Agenda D33 depend on specialised AI talent to turn ambition into business outcomes. AIJobsUAE supports that by making AI opportunities more visible, specialist talent more discoverable and hiring decisions better informed.
About AIJobsUAE
AIJobsUAE is a UAE-based talent platform connecting businesses with specialised AI professionals across industries, through curated AI opportunities, employer advisory and specialist talent sourcing. aijobsuae.ae
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Culpeper, VA 22701, United States, 26th Oct 2026 – Culpeper, Virginia – October 26, 2026 – David Kennedy Tree & Landscaping in Culpeper, Virginia, has passed 50 customer reviews on Google. The company announced the milestone this week and thanks every customer who shared an experience.
Earning 50 reviews is hard for a tree service company with occasional customers. Most homeowners hire a tree crew once every few years, and others call after a storm. Once the work is done, many customers move on and never think about a review. Local firms in Virginia compete with national franchises that have large marketing budgets. Therefore, a total of 50 reviews takes years of steady work and consistent follow-through.
Reading through the Google reviews shows a clear pattern in what customers value. Many reviewers mention that the crew arrived on time and explained the plan before work began. Others point to the final price matching the estimate they received on site. Several describe a clean yard after the team left, free of limbs and sawdust. Homeowners with storm damage, large removals, or routine trimming report the same level of care. Those details matter to a Culpeper family with a white oak near the roof.
More Information Available at https://dktreeandlandscaping.net/
Property owners compare several tree care companies before they pick one. Public reviews give them a view of how each company works in real homes. Licensing, insurance, and experience matter, yet a neighbor’s account of a finished job carries weight. A tree removal near a house is a large decision with real risk. Reviews help owners judge the crew’s care, the clarity of the quote, and the follow-up. Recent comments show whether a company still earns praise today. With 50 reviews, readers can weigh more experiences before they call.
Readers can visit the Google Business Profile for David Kennedy Tree & Landscaping and read the customer reviews. Property owners with a tree concern can request an estimate by phone or through the website. Their free same-day estimates let homeowners compare options without waiting on a callback.
About David Kennedy Tree & Landscaping
David Kennedy Tree & Landscaping is a family-owned company based in Culpeper, Virginia. Founded in 2009, the team serves homeowners across Northern and Central Virginia. Services include tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, land clearing, and emergency storm response. The team holds full licensing and insurance for residential and estate projects.
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