“In Times of Trouble, Keep it Simple”

“In Times of Trouble, Keep it Simple”

There is a value to simplicity, particularly when you need a port in the storm. The theme of the past week has been conflict or chaos. A few colleagues and clients have been dealing with severe disruptions to their business. We have all been there, personally and...
“It is spring 1941, the world is at war!”

“It is spring 1941, the world is at war!”

Strategic insights are invaluable in life and in business, but who has the time for it? For as long I can remember, I’ve enjoyed playing board games. Not the simple stuff mind you, but involved games that require more skill than luck or chance—games like Catan, Chess...
“Choose Your Adventure”

“Choose Your Adventure”

Pull up a chair, grab a seat and let me lend you my ear. This past Friday, I had an impromptu heart to heart with a colleague of mine at a neighborhood coffeehouse. He is an artisan at heart, but he has built a successful business in town. I knew his story well...
“Tell Me A Story”

“Tell Me A Story”

Does your brand have a story? A clean logo, smart social media content and a user-friendly website are good tools for your business. They are helpful on their own, but they can have even more impact when working together. Your brand needs to be on point to cut through...
“Up, up and away”

“Up, up and away”

If you plan on being an entrepreneur, then plan on needing plenty of ambition. I was in San Francisco last week to work with Randy Batchelor and celebrate the formal launch of his new startup venture. Sol Rebel is a B2B consulting firm focused on delivering...