Every year has an underlying theme. For 2017, it was a sharp divergence from the past. Expect more of the same in 2018. Doesn’t matter whether you feel the changes are for…
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The Myth That Faster Is Better
Don’t put the cart before the horse. Think before you speak or act, and you’ll be less likely to regret it later. If you rush willy-nilly to throw out words, you’ll only…
Don’t Hesitate. Or Equivocate.
Being decisive can be difficult. But it’s the most important thing you can do. That’s why it’s the first thing a reputation manager will advise. The sooner you take a scalpel to…
Sex and the New Normal
There comes a time when talk ends and action begins. Call it an inflection point. It separates what came before from what is now acceptable (and unacceptable). Take sexual harassment. In…
Life in a Bubble
We all live in bubbles. What we hear inside them shapes our perception of ourselves and the world. What’s said and happens outside is just noise, and we feel free to disregard…
It’s How You Couch It That Counts
As the minimum wage makes its way to $15 an hour in California, some businesses are getting heartburn. With the increase too much for some to absorb, part of the cost is…
You Think Talking Points Are BS?
It’s not a talking point. It’s the truth. ~ Doug Stamper, House of Cards Don’t get lost in too much detail. Use talking points to guide you. Politicians get a lot of…
Give Them a Show to Remember (In a Positive Way)
The Disneyland fireworks show (really any show Disney does) is a thing of beauty. It’s controlled, intentional, and carefully choreographed. On the other side of the spectrum is a spontaneous fireworks show…
Two Sides of the Same Coin: Kathy Griffin
How often do you look at both sides of an issue? We all come to the table with pre-formed opinions. We see the world through a prism, which is shifted every day…
He Said, She Said
A friend who owns several successful gyms throughout the city called recently and the conversation started in the usual fashion. “Hey, Eden. How are you? I was wondering if you could give me…