Advice from the CEO (Canine Executive Officer)
Over the path of my career, I’ve learned from peers, bosses and staff. But I …
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Say “Thank You” Every Night
A Quick Detour from Work Topics to a Life Topic I hope you’ll forgive a …
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 …
Your Boss Has a Dumb@ss Idea… Now What?
Your boss — or more often, your boss’s boss’s boss — has a dumb@ss idea and you’ve been handed the assignment. What do you do? Let’s look at a real-world example, explore different ways it could have been handled, and assess the results.