Chip Oglesby

An online portfolio and notebook about the future of journalism.

Should employees be mayors on foursquare?

Should employees follow the spirit of foursquare when checking into their place of work?

Then there came time for a change

Every once in a while you need to stop and ask yourself “Am I truly happy with what I’m doing?” If the answer is no, you need to figure out what you can change so that you will be happy. I’ve decided to do that. I’ve worked for The South Carolina Policy Council since June [...]

My west coast trip: Portland and Seattle

Photos from Portland and Seattle during my first trip out west.

Achieving Greatness

Deep inside of each one of us lies a dream that is so big we’re too afraid to share it with anyone. I’m not talking about the the answer you give people when they ask “If money was no object, what would you do?” That question is a farce because most of us won’t really share our secret dreams.

Fighting the biggest battle(s) of my life

I’m writing this as a manifesto because I want to inspire you to do something great! I want you to reach your full potential because I know you have it inside of you. I don’t want you to focus on how I do things because it won’t work for you. I want you to figure out what matters the most to you and tackle those things head on. I’ll always be here to inspire you to reach new levels of greatness.

Are news organizations selling patronage?

In the day of free and readily accessible information are news organizations selling exclusivity and patronage?

Celebrating two months car free!

After two months of daily commuting by bike, I’m ready to share my thoughts with how it’s been going.

Reflections on @thesocialcrush in Columbia SC

Hey! remember that one time that the awesome Social Crush came to Columbia? I’ve got my wrap-up here. Check it out.