### If you are not a member and want to experience the difference of NBG – you can Request a 1-time Guest HUDDLE Pass

### What is a HUDDLE you may ask…

This is an opportunity for you to showcase your business to the entire room. Tell us who you are, what you do, the problems that you solve and the unique way you do that.

It is a time-efficient way for us to better understand you, your business, what types of clients you are looking for, who is a good strategic business alliance (referral partner), and any resources you may need.

PLUS, we get to celebrate your wins and rally around any obstacles you may be facing.

#### There is a wealth of knowledge inside NBG – leverage it!

If you are struggling with something in your business such as time management, processes or tech, marketing, or just closing sales – bring those challenges to a HUDDLE. Chances are there will be someone in the room that has faced that in the past and will give you actionable insight, an idea or two to help you move past the obstacle and towards greater success.

A HUDDLE combines the best of networking and building relationships with mastermind and sharing of ideas, opportunities and resources. This unique format encourages you to not only expand your network and circle of influence but have a place to present challenges, obstacles and gain feedback from others in the group. It promotes celebration of successes and encourages you to push yourself to achieve the success you deserve.

#### Come with a challenge to share, a question to get feedback on and an open mind to get creative and share your expertise and knowledge with others as well.

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### HUDDLES are for Members only.

### As a MEMBER you are welcome to invite a guest – simply click on Members RSVP/Access Here and fill out the Invite a Guest form.

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LOCATION: Spurline Creative Co-Working inside The Union @ Station West
Parking is on both the front and backside of the buildings, plus street parking on Berryhill Road (all free)

CLICK HERE TO RSVP and to receive reminders and information

### Let’s get together for some informal networking, chat about anything and everything, and build relationships that can and will turn into business.

### See you there…invite a friend or two.

### Members and Non-Members welcome!

#### We move the Community Social around the Greater Charlotte area dates change each month so watch the calendar… we always meet from 5-7 pm

### If you are not a member and want to experience the difference of NBG – you can Request a 1-time Guest HUDDLE Pass

### What is a HUDDLE you may ask…

This is an opportunity for you to showcase your business to the entire room. Tell us who you are, what you do, the problems that you solve and the unique way you do that.

It is a time-efficient way for us to better understand you, your business, what types of clients you are looking for, who is a good strategic business alliance (referral partner), and any resources you may need.

PLUS, we get to celebrate your wins and rally around any obstacles you may be facing.

#### There is a wealth of knowledge inside NBG – leverage it!

If you are struggling with something in your business such as time management, processes or tech, marketing, or just closing sales – bring those challenges to a HUDDLE. Chances are there will be someone in the room that has faced that in the past and will give you actionable insight, an idea or two to help you move past the obstacle and towards greater success.

A HUDDLE combines the best of networking and building relationships with mastermind and sharing of ideas, opportunities and resources. This unique format encourages you to not only expand your network and circle of influence but have a place to present challenges, obstacles and gain feedback from others in the group. It promotes celebration of successes and encourages you to push yourself to achieve the success you deserve.

#### Come with a challenge to share, a question to get feedback on and an open mind to get creative and share your expertise and knowledge with others as well.

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### HUDDLES are for Members only.

### As a MEMBER you are welcome to invite a guest – simply click on Members RSVP/Access Here and fill out the Invite a Guest form.

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### Sponsored By: Uwharrie Bank

#### USE THIS LINK for parking and reminders.

#### Failure often doesn’t stem from poor execution, but from focusing solely on immediate results. This is First and Second Order Thinking.

Second, third, fourth, and fifth-order thinking move beyond immediate consequences to consider deeper, cascading effects, and how this way of thinking can help predict and prepare for complex outcomes.
Drawing on a decade of experience wrestling with high-stakes strategic challenges in the Pentagon, Tony Caldwell challenges us to shift our focus from the immediate decision to understanding the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Orders of thought that determine long-term success.
Key Takeaways:

• Understand why focusing on immediate decisions and consequences (First and Second Order) leads to temporary wins and systemic fragility.
• Learn to redirect strategic attention to the deep source of competitive leverage by using the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Orders of Thinking.
• Learn to apply deep-order thinking to critical executive challenges, using realistic examples from today’s enviroment.
• Leave equipped to ask the critical questions that prevent cascading failures

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Tony Caldwell is a rare “Mustang” who rose from enlisted Soldier to Lieutenant Colonel, who transitioned from the foxhole to the boardroom, bringing over three decades of battle-tested leadership to the stage. As an executive advisor, storyteller, and keynote speaker, Tony specializes in helping high-potential leaders navigate complexity through 4th and 5th order thinking—a high-level strategic framework designed to eliminate confusion and drive long-term, systemic impact. Tony doesn’t deliver canned advice. Instead, he draws on his experience as a graduate of the U.S. Army War College and a recipient of the Legion of Merit to pull real, actionable answers out of his audience. His sessions are grounded in the same accountability and strategic foresight he used to cultivate high-performing teams across the military, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. When he isn’t scaling his YouTube series, Leading with Impact, Tony serves as an adjunct professor of American History or navigates the “tactical minefield” of his local HOA board. Known for his sharp wit and a deep fondness for premium bourbon, Tony delivers battle-tested truths with a sharp edge in his high-energy presentations that leave audiences with the clarity to lead and the discipline to follow through.

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