Remember to Be Mindful
I wear a small black string on my right wrist.
some one asked me recently what it's for.
"It's to remind me to be mindful." I...
Taking it to the Streets
I love New York.A few days ago I was walking in Soho down Broadway during lunch. The streets were packed with shoppers, and tourists...
The Art of Listening
Want to know the secret to a great interview (or any great meeting for that matter)?It's not the ability to dazzle with charm, intelligence...
Find Your Inspirational “Happy Place”
We all have a "Happy Place".I'm not talking about a location we just enjoy. But a place where we really feel at home, and...
Go Out and Explore!
Too often we substitute the ease of exploration on the internet for actual experience. But it’s really not the same.Maybe we’re too busy, maybe...
Start Making Scents
Fragrance is one of the most powerful triggers of memory and emotion, yet it is largely under-leveraged as part of the creative process.Whenever I...
Ready, Set, No!
What's the right timing for innovation?I'm not talking about developing ideas and getting to market.I'm talking about thinking something through, making a decision, and...
Flat is the New Growth
"Flat is the new growth". I heard this expression the other day, and I thought it was witty.And then I started to really think...
Got any Ideas?
When is the last time you had an original idea?Not a "honey, let's get Thai tonight instead of sushi" kind of idea.A genuine, added...
Silence is Golden
How much silence do you have in your life?If you are even a bit like me, silence may not be that "golden" to you....