Yesterday I co-chaired the media and entertainment day for the Leadership Brentwood program. We began the morning at the Dave Ramsey headquarters in the Cool Springs area, south of... read more

A lot of our communication is non verbal. Body language, mood, appearance all contribute to the way we communicate. read more

Success doesn't happen in a vacuum. It happens in the context of relationships. I don't believe there are any self-made people. Along the way, successful people intersected with those whom... read more

The question is almost always the same: how can I improve my __? Whether the question refers to a skill, a product, an experience, it's ultimate about a brand. How can I improve my brand,... read more

First the news, then the music industry, now advertising: the digital revolution is bringing down Madison Avenue like no other force has in the history of the Ad Agency. Some estimate that... read more

Most people start well. Most people don't finish so well. Resolutions fail more than they succeed. So as we look forward to all the promises and opportunities a new year brings us, we... read more

This is a very funny video parody on why social media will ruin your family. ... read more

Since most people who make new year's resolutions don't follow through with them. Statistics say only 12% of those who do see their resolutions come to fruition. I say we need a change of... read more

A few years ago, social media was mostly an annoyance to most businesses IT directors who tried to keep employees from accessing social networks during working hours. Well, that still goes... read more

I am a big fan of Hilton hotels. I repeatedly choose Hilton over other brands. I like their Hilton Honors rewards program. I like their hotels. And I usually like their customer service. ... read more

Evaluating your organization in today's rapidly-changing world can be overwhelming. But having a clear picture of what should change and what should stay the same helps you focus your... read more

My friend didn't know why his social media strategy was not as successful as that of one of his peers who, in his words, "is just killing it!" I didn't have to think at all to answer that... read more