The Great Reveal
If I had a nickel for every time I told a client, “That resignation was avoidable,” I would have a lot of nickels.
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The Critical Question
What am I to that? The that, being any decision, circumstance, or ethical conundrum, significant or mundane, being placed before me at any given moment. The thing demanding my vote, that I signal via statement or action its endorsement or rejection. I ask myself this question a lot these days.
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Solutions for a Precarious Planet
I think that identifying solutions for the current environmental crisis is how we will ensure a healthy planet for future generations. Along these same lines, holding leaders accountable for implementing these solutions is how we will get the job done.
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What Corporates Can Learn from Start-Ups
It all started with £20,000 for a coffee-machine at the new Kipferl Café and Kitchen restaurant in Corums Field, London. I’ve spent the majority of my career in large, global companies, but roughly 15 years ago a friend gave me my first opportunity to invest in a start-up: his hospitality business.
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Tearing Down Walls and Building Bridges
I am convinced that those of us who dedicate ourselves to public relations are at the same time builders of bridges because bridges shorten distances, overcome obstacles, bring people closer, and open communications.
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Overcome the Imposter
My grandfather and father are both entrepreneurs, so naturally, being an entrepreneur was a dream of mine growing up. I remember selling handmade pipe-cleaner flowers and concocting other business plans as I sat in the office of my grandmother, who was the CFO. I
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Leadership as Advocacy
Our job does more to define us than any other factor in our lives, which means work matters. Work is the primary determinant of economic security, social status, and the structure of our relationships.
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Permission to Thrive
“How do you stay grounded when the ground itself is moving?” – Esther Perel I am a huge fan of new beginnings, so it may come as no surprise that January is my favorite month. It also happens to be my birth month, which gives my annual New Year’s ritual even more meaning as I… Read more »
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Why Ethical Leadership is a Sacred Duty
Becoming a VA whistleblower was not on my bucket list, and it remains my most challenging leadership decision. Facing this enormous challenge, while difficult, was also the catalyst for tremendous personal growth.
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