Would You Write a Personal Check as an Employee Bonus?
If your company isn’t able to meet the salary “ask” of a key team member, …
Career Advice
Advice from the CEO (Canine Executive Officer)
Over the path of my career, I’ve learned from peers, bosses and staff. But I …
PR Training = Life Training
During one single day of PR training, I absorbed four lessons that I applied over …
The Curse of the Hiring Freeze
You’re working for a company that is under financial pressure. Perhaps a global pandemic threw …
Ghost Marriages… Challenging Outsiders (Like Me) to Understand Other Cultures, Histories
I first heard of “ghost marriages” while I was living in Singapore. At the time, …
Brute Force Creative… 5 Ad Concepts in 48 Hours for 12 Years
I recently wrote an article about a career train wreck that happened when reviewing ad …
Larry Ellison: “Fire the F—ing Creative Agency”
Larry Ellison, long-time Oracle CEO and now Chairman, is famously hands-on with advertising. And for …
The Power of a Small, Unexpected Gift… and the Danger of Regifting
Carilu joined my global advertising team at the Director level. She was smart, enthusiastic and …
A Waiter’s Guide to Executive Success
Waiting tables for eight years taught me valuable lessons that helped me run a Fortune 500 global advertising team.
Arming Your CxO for a Decision: Email
Using Email to Move Your Project Forward You need the CxO to give your proposal …