I often do speeches, panels, and university classes, and cover a wide range of tips, ideas, insights, and strategies. Coming soon- the book on Networking- Isolation is a Good Thing.
Well, the holidays are upon us for 2016. This was indeed an interesting cycle for the holiday’s as both Christmas and New Year’s Eve has fallen over a weekend. This means you are either excited, that the holidays are here; or thoroughly disappointed as you didn’t get the extra days off during the week. Regardless, …
Will your Holiday be one of relaxation or clear the clutter? Read More »
Have you ever tried setting goals? New Year’s Resolutions? Action items of what you want to get done? Are you always successful in hitting them? Holding yourself accountable? Or, do you end up taking an escape hatch from your goals? To be successful, you need to set “specific” goals. The challenge? Most people don’t know …
Don’t allow an Escape Hatch to impact your Goals. Read More »
Sitting next to @LarryBenet- The Connector. Amazing who he knows. Always remember my 3 C’c- People love Credit, Contacts, or Compensation.
What is a Visionary? What does it take to be called one? Well, it could be one who is called crazy, or laughable. But here is the actual definition: “Given to or characterized by fanciful, not presently workable, or unpractical ideas, views, or schemes” Fanciful! Not presently workable! Unpractical! Yes, that is a visionary. What …
Is America succumbing to the “Crab Theory”? Are you familiar with the Crab Theory? It’s the idea that, if you put a single crab in a bucket, he will successfully escape. However, if you put many crabs in that same bucket, any one that tried to escape will be pulled back down by the others …
I’m consistently more frustrated with the numerous organizations who state their goal is to “raise awareness” around an issue. I can realize there are many great causes the need a light shone on them. However, when does the point of awareness lead to apathy? There are many issues I am now aware of. This is …
Awareness builds Apathy; Action brings Achievement Read More »
The demise of Myspace- sold for $38MM. Who saw that coming in 2008? Be saying the same thing about Facebook in 2014? http://ow.ly/5tjoj
Perfect scenario for BigBamboo. Things take longer, and need faith/persistence. Startups Don’t Die, They Commit Suicide-http://ow.ly/5rutB
Left a meeting in San Francisco and learned a great term; “From Success to Significance” Family succession planning- http://www.Navitasltd.com.
I ran across a question recently about working outside or at coffee shops. Can it be effective? Why would you do it? Do you even have an office? etc. Well, here’s why I do. I currently have a great office in West Hollywood, California, with double doors that open onto a patio, and situated directly …