New York Attorney General Letitia James said it best: “Celebrity and fame does not absolve someone from following the law.” While this statement is widely applicable, James was referring to celebrity chef…
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Short-term Action vs. Long-term Thinking
Winning a fight is nice. Winning the war is better. To put it another way: Act short term. Think long-term. Facing a crisis? You can’t ignore what’s staring you in the face.…
Don’t Keep Wishing and Hoping. Do.
Life isn’t a sequence of serendipity. It’s what you make of it. As the legend goes, after all the evil escaped from Pandora’s jar, all that remained was hope — and mankind…
How Fast Can You Fix This?
The sooner you start, the sooner it ends. When your reputation is on the line, time isn’t your friend. You must be ready to respond — and the message and tone must…
No Elevators
“There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.” ~ Bit of wisdom on stairway outside a high-intensity gym Life ain’t easy. Neither is a job. That’s why they…
Sleepless Nights & Cold Sweats
What keeps you awake at night? Or causes cold sweats when you do fall asleep? For business owners, the causes are many. None are pretty. Let’s examine a few of the issues…
Out of Your Hands?
Things are usually not out of your control. At least until the jury (literal or figurative) is ready to render its verdict. Until that point, you have a chance to affect the…
Dear Santa, I Can Explain
’Tis the season for reflecting on what you’ve accomplished over the year — good as well as bad. While many adults are pondering potential new year’s resolutions, kids are writing letters to…
Can You Stop a Story from Getting Published?
Sometimes yes. Sometimes no. The best advice is: Don’t count on it. If a story never sees the light of day, you can breathe easily. Even if it is published, you have…
Where the Buck Stops
The short answer: At the top. As it should. Sometimes it just takes longer. Pointing fingers at underlings are increasingly passé. Such tactics ring hollow. The public demands that those ultimately responsible…