Think & Lead Differently

This year I have been blessed with speaking opportunities to present from Cancun to Prague, from L.A. to Istanbul: 365 days, 62 global…

I have been consulting, speaking and publishing on the art and science of relationships for almost two decades now. I’m always amazed at…

Advertising has evolved at lightning speed over the past decade. Fed up with cold calls, cheap television ads, and billboards, the savviest…

A prospective client walks into your office. As he lays out his issue, your gut starts to twist. This case is on the fringe of your comfort…

Succession at the world’s largest entertainment company is in disarray following the resignation of Disney COO Thomas Staggs. That’s the…

As seasoned employees retire or leave for other opportunities, important company knowledge leaves with them. But a bigger threat, and one I…

There is tremendous value in micro events that elevate the presenting organization’s brand above the noise, create growth opportunities for…

In our current world of way overinflated noise-to-signal ratio, if you want to elevate yourself above the market noise, you must be…

Unless you’re coachable, willing to challenge your own status quo, and get engaged, no amount of coaching or mentoring will ever make a…

If you don’t get out of your comfort zone, go see how business is done in other parts of the world, meet with your counterparts with a…

Our narratives define us…

Hold the Kool-Aid, Focus, and Build Value

When it comes to strategic relationships, I’m particularly curious about where excellence comes from. Is it nature or nurture?

This moment, when an old year turns into a fresh one, offers a perfect opportunity to think about new adventures. What will excite you in…

Have you ever had a business relationship you were excited about, or felt could be pivotal for your business, just outright FAIL? If you’re…

Anthony Bourdain opens his TV show “Parts Unknown” with his catchphrase: “I write, I eat, I travel, and I’m hungry for more.”

In her “BP Moment,” Will She Create a Relationship Impact for This Global Brand?

Aligning your brand with your performance and repute, will be key to elevating yourself above the market noise

What Relationships Do You Need and Which Ones Do You Already Have To Accelerate Your Path To Results?