I love this Forbes article a friend shared with me, "10 Lessons I Learned From Sara Blakely That You Won't Hear in Business School," by Kathy Caprino. I’m sharing her nuggets of wisdom in case you missed the story. I fully support the institutional learning that school books, classroom lectures... Read More

Have you ever been lost while driving? Ever use a Global Positioning System (GPS) to make unfamiliar routes clear? A GPS is a comforting tool until that automated, matter-of-fact voice says "recalculating route" (that's what mine says) when you've gone off course. Fortunately, the system redirects you back on track... Read More

Summer is in full swing, which means it’s time to update your home and office decor with fresh, vibrant designs. We’re head over heels for Jeanie Hays’ Philadelphia-based line of home accessories, Aphro Chic. The soulful collection pays homage to African culture with Kuba patterns, New York City life with... Read More

What if you were given license to not always follow the rules? Do you think you would be in trouble? What if your thoughts had no limits, but certain "rules" have kept your life in a neat, tidy box? Most rules are designed to keep us smoothly operating in accordance with... Read More

In "30 Things to Tweet About Your Brand," an April 14 article by Sorav Jain for Social Media Today, Jain offers relief to those seeking new ideas for their business account. In fact, Jain doesn't recommend five tips, he offers 30. What 30 possible things could you share about your... Read More

    August 18, 2011   Steve Barrett, Editor  PRWeek steve.barrett@prweek.com    Dear Mr. Barrett:    We were surprised and disappointed to see so little diversity reflected in PRWeek’s 2011 Power List of 50 “elite” public relations pros. Apparently PRWeek still defines power rather narrowly. In a profession where women predominate, PRWeek found only 11 powerful women,... Read More

Inside Intelligence: The Art of Becoming Great By: Jasmine Gethers     As stated in, As a boss, are you brave enough to learn how others see you? Being evaluated and learning how others see you is the key for growth when it comes to your craft.   When I was a sophomore in college,... Read More

Crisis Communications & The Silver Bullet     Ever wonder why the Titanic sank?        Those in a position to address the problem before it became the worst sea disaster of the 20th Century chose denial and pretense over confronting the flaw head on.  Corporate competition, unregulated industry and the demand to emerge with... Read More