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October 30, 2006

Rilke's Admonition

"If your daily life seems poor, do not blame it; blame yourself that you are not poet enough to call forth its riches; for the Creator, there is no poverty." Rainer Maria Rilke...

October 27, 2006

Life Intrudes

I'm not going to be blogging much for awhile, due to a family emergency. To all my friends who have been so supportive through prayers and encouragement, thank you so very much....

October 26, 2006

Broken Promises and Broken Hearts

As the American people ready themselves for an election just two weeks away, Republican candidates find themselves in big trouble. Polls released earlier this week show independent voters favoring Democrats on a 2-to-1 basis. The Republican base - reportedly characterized...

October 10, 2006

No Pain, No Gain

This has been a very different and very stimulating year for me. The engagements we've been working on have required a shift in focus and in deliberation. Lately, I'm spending a lot of time thinking about leadership and its impact...

October 08, 2006

How to Hire the Best Possible Marketer

Hardly a day goes by without someone calling me or writing me asking for help in filling a marketing position. Good marketing people are in great demand, especially in the performing arts and entertainment sectors. What surprises me is that...

October 04, 2006

Blogging Past 100

It's a small thing, really, but I recently passed the 100 post mark. Given that I just started seriously blogging about a year ago, this feels like a moment to pause, celebrate, and reflect.

October 03, 2006

Made for Men

Women, as most marketers know, drive the majority of purchasing among American households, almost without respect to category. Even when it comes to beer - that brewed bastion of maleness - women buy more than men do. So, it goes...