“There will be people who set the bar so low, not even knowing who you are,” Obama told the audience, which included a healthy section of current Whitney Young students. “They don’t go away. Just because you become Oprah Winfrey or the president of the...
Great to see the strong numbers for voter turnout for the midterm elections! A record number of women have been elected to the House! Whether your party took control or retained control let’s make time to talk about gracious winners. Most of us have heard "don't...
This recent attack was the deadliest on Jews in U.S. history — killing worshipers who ranged in age from 54 to 97. Among those slain were two brothers who had attended services each week since boyhood, a doctor who led Torah studies and a research...
Red is such an interesting color to correlate with emotion, because it's on both ends of the spectrum. On one end you have happiness, falling in love…passion, all that. On the other end, you've got obsession, jealousy, danger, fear, anger and frustration. ~Taylor Swift Congrats to...
Eating is a necessity. Eating smart is an art. Photo & quote: Akasha Garnier This week saw a major rebrand from Weight Watchers to WW, "Wellness that works" https://www.prweek.com/article/1493866/weight-over-weight-watchers-changes-name-ww We’ve discussed how important it is to have your brand evolve and stay relevant. We’ll see how WW’s new...
“Instead of drifting along like a leaf in a river, understand who you are and how you come across to people. Understand what kind of an impact you have on the people around you and the community around you and the world, so that when...
"It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." ~J. K. Rowling Hope everyone had a good transition from end of summer to September, back to school and back to refining our brands! As you plan out your brand and strategy...
"Too many companies want their brands to reflect some idealized, perfected image of themselves. As a consequence, their brands acquire no texture, no character and no public trust." ~Sir Richard Branson I love the quote - especially the idea that we need to embrace our texture...
"To live is the rarest thing in the world. Mos people just exist, that is all." ~Oscar Wilde Dear Readers, This week I share with you inspiration, excitement, synergy and authenticity. We've been talking about my #ShineThroughtheNoise sequel with readers, writers and friends from our tribe. I've...
"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope & confidence."~Helen Keller Have you heard of the story of the tightrope walker who walked a thin wire across the Grand Canyon? On returning to a waiting crowd after a successful crossing,...
