May 23Qualities of relevant brands, and why it matters now more than ever“We have to keep transforming ourselves to stay relevant for the future.”- Maurice Levy Bob Dylan sang about it in his anthem in 1964… the times they are a-changin. Well, his message still resonates to this day. …Branding3 min read
May 4The Big Quit, And How to Keep and Attract Talent for your Small Business“I’m quitting to pursue my dream of not working here!” Back in the day when I had a corporate job at various financial service & insurance companies, they were not always the best working environment — to say the least. So, I always had a resignation letter ready for when…Small Business3 min read
Mar 296 Smart Business Moves to Help you Navigate the Current Economic Crisis“March Madness is here. Fortunately, I’ve warmed up by being mad all February.” Beware the Ides of March! The 15th day of March may have come and gone but there seems to be some truth to Shakespeare’s warning of dangers and bad omens on this day which, of course, has…Small Business4 min read
Feb 28Does age really matter when it comes to brands?“I finally figured out what I wanted to be when I get older… younger.” I hated being a kid! I have spent most of my childhood life wanting to be older. I guess I finally got what I wanted… I got older. But wait… now I want to be younger…Branding4 min read
Feb 14The Power of Positive Thinking — Being Optimistic in Challenging Times“We are all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars.” — Oscar Wilde Ever wonder why some people immediately see the bright side of just about any situation and seem to make friends wherever they go? I know I do. You see, I was a…Positive Thinking4 min read
Jan 29What color of underwear will you be wearing? And the things we do for luck in business“Panties not best thing on earth but next to best thing on earth.” — Chinese Proverb I’m not typically a believer but just in case the Chinese people got it right I’ve bought fresh-new red undies to wear on the 1st of February, Chinese New Year. As per tradition, doing…Business Strategy4 min read
Dec 21, 2021Dear Santa, here goes my grown-up Christmas list 2021“Christmas is just like a day in the office. You do all the work and the fat guy in a suit gets all the credit.” Christmas is so much more challenging as you get older. It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year but with the long…Christmas Wishes2 min read
Dec 10, 2021Marketing on traditions — making the most out of the most wonderful time of the year“Dear Santa, just leave your credit card under the tree.” Thanksgiving brings with it the beginning of holiday celebrations. And this year I finally got up the courage to fly to St. Louis and visit my family. Coming home felt especially poignant after last year’s disconnection and isolation. Me, my…Holiday Tradition4 min read
Nov 10, 2021Think you’re cut out for entrepreneurship? Take this quiz.“Dear pessimist, optimist and realist, while you guys were arguing if the glass is full or empty, I sold the glass. Sincerely, Entrepreneur-ist” I was not always an entrepreneur. Before I started my own business, like most people, I had a corporate job at a big credit card company. And…Entrepreneurship3 min read
Oct 21, 2021The Horrors of the Global Supply Chain Crisis and How to do Business in the Midst of it“We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones.” — Stephen King Halloween being my favorite of all holidays is just around the corner, and I’m as excited as a witch in a broom factory. But wait, I hope I’m not being a Karen… you see I’ve…Business Strategy3 min read