Top of Mind: 9 Leaders’ Business (and Life) Tips
There are several apps I have been using a lot recently. The first is Dots. I’m not normally a huge gamer, however it is highly addictive and I have garnered a score to be coveted. Something that I love, especially as an activity to do with my kids, is Geocaching. I recommend it to everyone. […]
How to Rock SXSW V2V in Las Vegas
There are a few ways to rock Las Vegas, but this week tech entrepreneurs and small business owners are in Sin City for the inaugural South by Southwest (SXSW) V2V conference to discuss innovation in entrepreneurship. SXSW has these 10 tips for maximizing networking opportunities at the first-of-its-kind event by the Austin, Texas conference franchise. […]
Overheard: C2-MTL
This is what was said by noted risk-takers at C2-MTL in Montreal: “Generally in life, we shouldn’t take ourselves too seriously. If we can make others smile, it’s worth it making a fool out of ourselves sometimes.” —Richard Branson, founder and chairman of Virgin Group “In the creative world, the most important thing the younger […]
Top of Mind: Inspiration Tools
I’ve been letting music inspire a lot of my creative work lately. Rdio has been a fun tool for creating playlists that fit my mood and whatever I’m working on, whether it’s approving photos from our latest marketing campaign or gathering inspiration for next season. And since it’s a social, music-streaming service, I tend to […]
18 Minutes to Anywhere: 6 of Our Favorite TED Talks
Colin Camerer—A specialist in neuroscience, game theory and monkeys, he ties them all together. A bit of a boy genius, Camerer earned a doctorate in decision theory from the University of Chicago at 22. He posits that the mind is neither perfect, nor perfectly rational, while explaining his research into the cerebral limitations of humans […]
Tony Robbins: How to Change Your Life
Life coach Tony Robbins has noticed patterns in what makes people succeed or fail, what makes them happy or sad, and what creates a life of meaning and fulfillment versus a life of frustration and despair. To transform yourself and your life, Robbins says: Don’t live in “No Man’s Land,” that place where you’re not […]
4 Steps to Getting the Most out of Mentorship
Most of us have had informal mentors throughout our lives—parents, teachers, former bosses. But in the professional world, in business, it’s important to be intentional about seeking mentors who can help us polish our skills, navigate obstacles and ultimately achieve our goals. Here are some tips: 1. Determine your goals, what you seek to learn […]
Top of Mind: Leaders’ Life Lessons
Something I’ve been trying to teach myself for years has been the concept of the word no. I’m a workaholic and love what I do, but I’ve found that my inability to turn down certain work tends to take away from the time I need to recharge. The more I’ve been able to say no […]
Gary Sinise’s Tips for Giving Back
Gary Sinise never took his acting career for granted. And because he was and is focused on keeping a level head (on set and in real life), he has the freedom and right state of mind to give back. As an actor on CSI: New York, Sinise investigates crimes and puts the bad guy behind […]
Top of Mind: What Inspires Today’s Leaders
One big thing I’m working on this year is changing the way I go to work every day. Not
Digital Quicksand: Avoiding Social Media OCD
Laura Stack, personal productivity expert, asks you what role social media plays in your life.
Meet the New Generation of Customers…Generation C
In this era of Digital Darwinism, a time when society and technology are evolving faster than m