Necessity: The Father of Invention
Sometimes the best ideas are born on the flipside of frustration. It was 3 a.m. in 2017 when everything shifted. I was half-asleep, shuffling into the kitchen in a T-shirt and shorts, trying to mix formula for my hungry baby boy. He’d been waking often from casein intolerance, and I was beyond exhausted. In the […]
The (New) Heartbeat of Our Business
One defining moment led me to add purpose to every purchase. It started in a conference room packed with entrepreneurs in Radio City Music Hall, New York. Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS, walked on stage. He talked about his one-for-one model: Buy a pair of shoes, and a child in need gets a pair too. […]
Real Leaders UNITE 2024 – Day 3: Shine
At UNITE, a Star is Born By Day 3, everyone had decided to stay at Kona Kai and form an independent nation of impact businesses. Just kidding, but what if, right? All jokes aside, Day 3 started with a surf session for the daring and a cacao ceremony for the contemplative. A cozy breakfast led […]
Real Leaders UNITE 2024 – Day 1: Fusion
Open Letter to Real Leaders UNITE Members and impact CEOs. UNITE 2024 Recap.
Real Leaders UNITE 2024 – Day 2: Explosion
Open Letter to Real Leaders UNITE Members and impact CEOs. UNITE 2024 Recap.
Real Leaders UNITE 2024 Recap
Open Letter to Real Leaders UNITE Members and impact CEOs. UNITE 2024 Recap.
Why Every Company Needs to Be a Media Company
Connecting with people on a human level through content is the only way companies will win inthe digital age. In the digital era, it’s no longer enough to merely have the lowest prices or best products. Everybusiness needs to create good content to remain relevant. Whether you’re selling shoes orsoftware, capturing the attention of your […]
Put Aside Your Pajamas For Zoom Meetings and Show Up Confidently With These Great Speaking Tips
I’m very body-conscious and always try to hide behind a lectern when speaking. What can I do to help myself walk confidently around a stage? Lecterns can come in handy when attempting to hide a lousy outfit or a less than Fitness Today cover photo profile. I’m not crazy about speakers moving around a stage. […]
3 Oversized Problems Looking for Creative Solutions
Oversized Visitors A cruise ship leaves Venice, Italy (above). The cruise ship, which arrived in Venice for the first time in 17 months, signaled the return of tourists after the coronavirus pandemic but enraged those who decry the impact of the giant floating hotels on this world heritage site. Natural and heritage sites around the […]
Meat the Future. New Film Explores the Rise of Meat Alternatives
“I’m excited about the documentary because it’s solution-focused and proposes a way forward, to reduce methane, to reduce water and land use, to lessen the suffering of animals, and to prevent future viral outbreaks. I hope it sparks your imagination and inspires change.” — Dr. Jane Goodall A character-driven, deep dive into the game-changing world […]
