got to thinking on my honeymoon in the dominican republic about an interesting concept — what i’ve heard called the paradise paradox. not sure if my interpretation of this is the same, but i’ve lived a version of the confusion in the last week....
i took a break from the blog to build up a few other assets of the firm — and to take my honeymoon! my wife and i stayed at a top resort in the dominican republic. it was one of those all-inclusive packages where flight, room, food, drink, and transport are all...
imagine this scenario. you’re on the platform at the station and a train hasn’t arrived yet. there is nervousness and boredom. people are distracted and jockeying for position. conversations are being struck. there’s a little bit of a one-act play in...
imagine my surprise when a former senior vice president of a major technology leader demanded — “treat me like a imbecile!” forget the political incorrectness for a second. pay no mind that this woman is intelligent, accomplished, independent — the whole...
displaying greatness is all about making things look easy. second nature. achieving greatness is often difficult. uphill. much sweat and tears expended. when your greatness is on exhibition, people are often blown away by the shock and awe value. how did he or she do...
my shop is full of branding challenges right now. from new logos to taglines to customer service audits to strategies to win new clients — it is a time when either foundations are laid solidly or opportunities are lost soundly. one thing that’s abundantly...
