Black-and-white thinking is safe. It drives toward a clear and absolute answer—a finite "right way" and "wrong way." It supposes there is a truth, a best way to do things—and it is one of two choices.

Notice your emotional state. Learn to regulate your own emotions.

True regulation, patience, wisdom and yes, executive presence, comes from getting the whole-body system on board!

…And what it takes to be a genius marketer no matter the product

Leaders need to be adept in operational interdependence versus ownership. Customer experience is the strategic hub.

Allow Human Insights, Not Just Hard Data, To Guide Your Marketing

Making time for an extended career break may seem impossible. But in my case, trading in the cynical, sarcastic, burned-out old me for the energetic, grateful and peaceful new me was worth the risk. For me, the ultimate anti-career move was the best career move I ever made.