Think about how much time you spend fretting about what might happen. Those deer-in-the-headlights moments are not only agonizing but they are profoundly unproductive. With each minute you spend in a state of worry, you’re robbing yourself of the opportunity to contribute to your own success and the world around you. The funny thing about … Read more
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Paul Bartolotta is no ordinary business leader. He’s the CEO of a wildly successful company that owns and operates 20 restaurants. He’s one of the most important celebrity chefs in America, having won the prestigious James Beard Award – twice. His excellence has been recognized directly from the President of Italy, and he was hand-picked … Read more
Beau Coffron wasn’t trained as an artist. He didn’t study at the Culinary Institute in Paris. He didn’t even set out to build a business. Yet he’s currently running one of the hottest parenting/food sites on the Web, attracting major brand sponsors from around the world and serving up creative ideas to hundreds of thousands … Read more
Abraham Lincoln worried constantly. Steve Jobs was paranoid, sometime even delusional. Jackson Pollack suffered intense anxiety. We often think the most accomplished people are fearless; possessing the courage of a Greek God. Therefore, since you and I are afraid from time to time, we must be inferior beings, destined to a shallow and mediocre existence. … Read more
Einstein’s famous theory of relativity (E=MC2) celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. This elegant formula helped us understand how the world works and has impacted scientists and philosophers alike. The business world has it’s own formulas for success. Hard work + dedication = results. Power = money + influence. Big > Small. Fast > Slow. Fancy … Read more
“Good morning McDonald’s. We come in peace. We’d like to propose a one-off collaboration between Burger King and McDonald’s to create something special — something that gets the world talking about Peace Day. The McWhopper.” The savvy folks at Burger King took out full page ads in the NY Times and Chicago Tribune, running an … Read more
The new, bold vision is revealed with dramatic fanfare. This year, the CEO boasts, we will reach new heights, delight customers, improve profits, and preserve the environment. The newcomers in the room feel a sense of excitement and relish the vivid picture of success, but you just roll your eyes and sulk back to your … Read more
Imagine you have a brilliant idea to start a company. A lightning-bolt of inspiration led you to invent a razor blade for daily shaving that pivots more gently with special blades that last longer. You’re totally focused on this product idea as you raise money and launch your business. Unfortunately, you’re complete focus on your new solution … Read more
The ultra-quiet, high speed fan that’s missing an on/off switch. The gorgeous print ad in a national magazine that’s missing a website address. The sales pitch that dumps facts yet never inspires action. What’s missing? Much of modern business work involves either creating something new (writing a news story, preparing a legal brief, designing a … Read more
Yesterday, the annual meeting & expo for the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) kicked off with much anticipation and fanfare. While you may not be familiar with this organization, they represent 21,000 members in over 9,000 organizations in 50+ countries. These are the folks that hold those big conventions, bringing millions of dollars of business to … Read more