by Eugene Chrinian | Mar 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
EDISON, N.J. — FDE, which owns and operates Ashley stores in the New York/New Jersey metro area, opened its latest showroom in Connecticut, bringing its store count to 24. The 19,687-square-foot showroom is located at 2113 Summer Street in Stamford,...
by Eugene Chrinian | Mar 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
LAKE GROVE, N.Y. — Ashley licensee Eugene Chrinian opened a 22,556-square-foot store here at 3230 Middle Country Road on Feb. 2. Chrinian owns and operates 23 other Ashley stores in the surrounding region. This store, which will have a grand opening on March 3, will...
by Eugene Chrinian | May 20, 2016 | Leadership
From stories about overcoming adversity to epic tales of love, movies have become part of our collective imagination. Many films resonate so strongly with us because they feature characters and themes that speak to the ideas and values we hold dear. Besides the...
by Eugene Chrinian | May 13, 2016 | Leadership
While the battles of knights and kings may be relegated to storybooks and history lessons, the game of chess gives modern players the opportunity to outmaneuver an opponent while learning valuable lessons in strategy and planning. In fact, many corporate leaders have...
by Eugene Chrinian | May 6, 2016 | Leadership
“Some [people] are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” – William Shakespeare What makes a great leader? What is the defining difference that sets some people apart to become a leader, while others remain in the background,...
by Eugene Chrinian | Apr 29, 2016 | Success
Business leaders can benefit from lessons learned in all kinds of competitive activities, including the sport of dogsledding—and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in particular. Each year, this 1,000-mile race through some of Alaska’s toughest terrain (often in extreme...
by Eugene Chrinian | Apr 22, 2016 | Leadership
It is hard to remember a time when instant newsfeeds, social media followers, or Wi-Fi hotspots were not a part of the vernacular of the day. The rapidly shrinking world, the mobile workforce, and the shifting attitudes of society have developed a work environment...
by Eugene Chrinian | Apr 15, 2016 | Success
Late in the 1800’s, Samuel Zemurray found himself in Mobile, Alabama. A Russian Jew and an immigrant, Zemurray quickly realized he wasn’t welcome in the southern state and began to make his way up north. On his way out of town, he encountered something that would...
by Eugene Chrinian | Apr 8, 2016 | Success
Some people dread the morning alarm clock because it signals the start of another day of drudgery. However, for many of the most successful people, the alarm clock signals the beginning of another day of opportunity. High achievers use these morning hours to their...
by Eugene Chrinian | Apr 1, 2016 | Leadership
For business professionals, Twitter can be a valuable resource for connecting with the public, other leaders, and team members. In addition, it can be a great source of inspiration and motivation. Follow these 20 inspirational leaders to bring a thought-provoking...
