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The Patient Entrepreneur
Many people talk about what it means to be a patient person, but I haven’t heard others talk about what it means to be a patient entrepreneur. I think it’s an important distinction to make because you can be a patient person and not be a patient entrepreneur and vice versa! I think of being […]
read articleLicensing International: #PeopleProfile
As a brand and licensing expert for the last several decades, you can imagine that I’m most in my element when surrounded by those doing the same work as me. It lights me up to feel the same passion and energy from those whose career paths are aligned with mine. So you might understand why, […]
read articleBe A Good Leader on Purpose
Without a doubt, the conversation I have with my clients the most centers on purpose, because it is the most crucial part of your life as a leader. It’s the anchor from which all your efforts will stem, and without a strong one, your message will undoubtedly sink. I can tell you with all sincerity […]
read articleIt’s Okay to Not Know the Answer
No one has all the answers. If they did, we’d probably call them the Wizard of Oz! But we all know how that story ended. Pretending you’re someone you’re not only makes you look foolish in the end, and wastes everyone’s time. So that’s why I enjoyed reading this article from Artisan about how vital […]
read articleWhen Rebranding Goes South
After Elon Musk took over Twitter in March, Twitter has seen a significant decline in traffic, and ad sales were down 59%. Like many companies scurrying to renew interest after declining sales or loss of consumer confidence, Musk is clearly trying everything he can think of to steer his sinking ship. So with Twitter’s recent […]
read articleAre You Doing Too Much?
I’ve been thinking a lot about self-care lately, and taking breaks throughout my day to go outside or enjoy the sunshine or take a walk. In fact, I just started reading a book called Outlive, written by Dr. Peter Attia. In the book, Dr. Attia talks about ways to improve one’s “healthspan,” the period of […]
read articleThe Rainbow Comes After the Rain
Not long ago, I posted about Kacey Musgraves’ song, “Rainbow,” which talks about how life can be hard sometimes, and when the challenge passes, you may not realize it because you’re still stuck in the darkness. I said it then, and I’ll say it again because I think it needs repeating: after the storm, the […]
read articleDo you know your WHY?
In the second chapter of my new ebook, Your Brand is a Promise, I share just how important it is to know your why as a business. And one example of someone who clearly knows her why is Oprah Winfrey. As one of the biggest brands out there, she has a passion to bring happiness […]
read articleDolly’s Collabs
Dolly Parton is an amazing woman. Not only is she one of the most iconic, down-to-earth country singers of all time, but she’s just about as delightful as they come. For most of us, Dolly is the kind of person you wish you could have over for dinner, or some cake and ice cream on […]
read articleWikiHow: Make a Difference in Your Career
I was honored to have been invited by WikiHow to serve as a co-author for several articles about leadership and branding. Since I get asked a lot about career trajectory, particularly from younger people who are looking for guidance, I thought it might be helpful to share the article I wrote about making a difference […]
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