We’re living in a world of change right now. It can be argued that 2016 was a tumultuous year, filled with upheaval and expectations of bigger changes to come. To expect change is one thing. To know and experience it, well, that’s something entirely different and,...
I believe in signs. Oh, some may call it fate. But I call it an unseen connection so strong that it reaches out and grabs us either in a very dramatic manner or with a more subtle nudge. But you know it’s there and its...
For each of us, it’s highly likely that we can point to a year or time in our lives when we know this to be true – it’s more comfortable to be where we are, doing what we are, and with those that are right...
In a recent article, I wrote that marketing and sales strategies come and go, for various reasons. I stand firm on that statement. But what I do also firmly believe in is the fact that, ultimately, the conversation that you have with your prospective...
Marketing and sales strategies come and go, as they should, over time and for many reasons. Some reasons that effect changes in marketing and sales approaches include: business focus or goals, industry trends, technology, investment plans, marketplace demands or consumer expectations. When it comes to any...
Right now, we are in the full bloom of conference season. From April through early November, you may find yourself heading off to a handful of conferences, eager to soak up the great content, gain wise insights, and build new relationships with people you meet. Maybe...
Public speaking is for most people pretty high up on their list of things to pass on doing. The mere mention of having to do a presentation or speaking in front of a group can result in cold sweats, flushed faces, or a dash to...
Summer fun and sun are right around the corner, and you know what that means. We’ll soon be tucking long vacations, short getaways, and abbreviated work days between the marketing activities, meetings, blog writing, social media posts, and client work that make up our business...
May is always a time for college selection choices, and while one of my children is finishing school, I have another just completing his freshman year. Nearly two years ago, my son Nick started the long process of considering what college to attend. Naturally, he didn’t...
I recently attended a lecture at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. It was one in the Charles A. Lindbergh Memorial Lecture series focusing on the spirit of flight. That evening one of the renowned members of the National Aviation Hall of Fame was to...