Are You Lining Up to Buy an iPad?Over 300,000 people bought iPads on the first day of sale, were you among them? Are you waiting for the 3G version or just not that into it?
QuickTwistThis Sunday is the 82nd annual Academy Awards. In case you need a refresher on who is nominated, click here.
This year’s nominees are an interesting mix of big budget blockbusters (Avatar) and smaller , more quirky pieces (An Education).
I think it will be hard to ignore the commercial success (and technical prowess) of Avatar- which I think will walk away with Best Picture. But I also think this may also be a year of the underdog as the national rejection of all things “big business” could permeate the voting.
I think we may see smaller films like Precious rewarded for best supporting actress (Mo’Nique) and Crazy Heart taking home the precious statue for Best Actor (Jeff Bridges).
What are your Oscar predictions? Who do you think will go home with the gold?
QuickTwistIt’s almost President’s Day. Time to reflect on the contribution of our many leaders. The position of President, I think, is a fascinating one. So much responsibility…so little pay.
Have you ever been President…of a company, Fraternity, PTA committee, Book Club,Senior Class? How effective a leader were you and what lessond did you learn?
QuickTwistIn a recent post on What Would Make Women Happier, learning to say no more was ranked as number #9. Interestingly it didn’t make the top 10 for the men’s list.
Personally I struggle with this a lot. It’s just not in my nature to say no. I love to help people and give advice etc. But lately I feel a bit overwhelmed. And when I over commit and end up participating in things I just don’t have the time and energy for I feel worse because I can feel that resentment bubbling up and probably showing through. I am wondering how other BrandTwist readers (men and women) deal with this. Any advice on how decide when to say “no” and how to stick with it?
QuickTwistAre entrepreneurs born or made? What’s been your experience? Think about the successful entrepreneurs you know (maybe you are one of them). Was this drive present from the crib and diapers or is it more of a nurtured talent?
I am a brand enthusiast, passionate futurist and lateral thinker. I am currently working at Virgin Management helping to build the brand in the US by launching new Virgin businesses.*
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