MP Business 2018

mp business www.MPBusinessMag.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com MPB discipline will do for a kid. Their parents recognized their kids’ failures, and they were reaching out for help.” The Medal of Honor recipient stressed that the program emphasizes how to be disciplined, organized and focused, “things that sometimes are missing in our society.” “They need to overcome their weaknesses and set themselves up for a better life by having a better understanding of what they need to do to prepare themselves to be adults,” he told the cadets at the opening ceremonies. “It’s what leadership is all about. They really have to learn to lead by example.” Southworth now spends about three months out of the year in China, training and recruiting people into the program. He said his company offers a corporate training program in China every other month, though he doesn’t attend every session. He pointed out that discussions are underway about expanding SC International to Australia, and he also hopes to increase the program in New York to 200 to 250 cadets. The 47-year-old East Cooper resident would also like to offer the training to American teenagers. “American kids shoulder to shoulder with Chinese kids in a challenging learning environment. That’s motivating to me,” he commented. “I think it will be very helpful for future generations by having Americans involved in the course,” Livingston added. “They can look at parallels and similarities and understand how we approach things. It will make them more appreciative of our country.” Aric Southworth supervises a training session. Breaking the Mold Throw out everything you think you know about financial advisors. We’re redefining what it means to be an advisor to today’s modern family. 843.972.4402 3301 Salterbeck Street Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Jeremy A. Ellisor founder / lead advisor www.convergent fg.com