Like caged animals deprived of natural freedom to roam and explore, the public is eager to break out and head for some much-deserved rest and relaxation after more than a year of almost total travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beyond the immediate desire to lift some travel bans and experience a wide distribution...Read More

Inclusion is something that has been at the forefront of business and social conversations for years. Businesses have become accustomed to rules that have been initiated to establish an order of fairness; a common set of regulations to ensure equal participation in the physical and virtual commercial environments. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was...Read More

The first Sunday in February has become as important to the fans of professional football as any holiday is to the masses of believers of religion, love, or memorialization. True believers schedule life activities around the contests between the 32 National Football League (NFL) teams from early September to just after Groundhog Day in the...Read More

Image Credit: janews / Shutterstock.com It wasn’t that long ago when it was widely thought that marketing and advertising among medical services providers was unsavory and unprofessional. There was a sense that providing healthcare services was almost altruistic and that patients should be thankful for those who were present to accommodate their medical needs. Patients...Read More

When Starbucks first appeared on the café scene in 1971, it seemed inconceivable that a simple cup of coffee could be morphed into more than just a couple of flavor variations; with or without cream and sugar, and two distinguished choices; regular or decaf. But Starbucks arrival came at a time when a new digital...Read More

Carving up the marketplace into individualized bites is nothing new and experienced marketers will be quick to advance the benefits of niche marketing to selling everything from grapes to baby grand pianos.  It is a successful strategy often employed by internet dating sites where lonely hearts can find companionship with other lonely hearts from across...Read More

A Snapshot of our Blog in 2012 2012 was truly a year worthy of conversation. Facebook’s IPO opened the world’s eyes to a new understanding of social media, mobile technology continued to grow and captured more of our attention and our dollars, the Summer Olympic Games unfolded in London, Hurricane Sandy became the most digitally...Read More

(Read previous entries about Days 1 and 2: Day 1, Day 2 ) The final day of Necker Cup was an explosion. After the tennis matches were complete and the Necker Cup was awarded, the tennis players and business leaders shared an unforgettable evening of charity and celebration. During the live auction at dinner, the...Read More

(Read about Day 1’s events here.) As we waited for the iSpeed to arrive on day 2, a group of us recapped the previous day’s events, commenting on the how incredible we found the island, the people, and the experience.  Ahead of us was an exciting day of match play followed by a Virgin Unite Leadership Retreat...Read More

As a CEO and entrepreneur, I look to great leaders for inspiration and guidance as I mitigate challenges or validate my own business strategies. Sir Richard Branson has long since been one of those leaders known for his incredible business prowess, his contributions to entrepreneurs across the globe, and his commitment to conversation and charity. I have...Read More