Trends

As the year winds to a close, I'm taking a moment to reflect on some of the things I’ve learned this year and to acknowledge some of the books, people and ideas that resonated with ...

Each fall, I start to track some of the trends I think are going to influence the new year. Fall 2020 did not disappoint. The events of last year sparked changes to where, how and ...

Oh what a year it has been! Full of highs and lows, this year has been a year unlike any other. While I'm still reflecting on all of the lesson held within 2020, I do ...

As we face the uncertainties and challenges of operating through a global pandemic, I wanted to share some ideas about how your purpose and values can lead your business forward.  One of the earliest studies I ...

I’ve been following the brand purpose discussion for a few years. So, while the discussion around purpose isn’t new, there have been some significant business shifts recently that are elevating the conversation around brand purpose and ...

I enjoy the writing process because you don't always know where it will take you. (Much like owning a business.) What started as a look back at 2019 turned into a roadmap for 2020. Today, ...

It’s back! My annual trend and prediction article. As 2019 winds down, I'm starting to think about some of the interesting ideas and movements that will shape the new year. I hope you enjoy taking a ...

The Business Roundtable, a non-profit comprised of the CEOs of some of the country’s largest companies, recently issued a Statement on the Purpose of Business, asking companies to move from a long-standing stockholder-first definition of business ...

Several years ago, I was putting together a presentation about communications and culture and had the realization that purpose is a connection point between culture and operations. This idea has stuck with me ever since. Working ...

Some of you may recall in January 2018, BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink made headlines with his Annual Letter to CEOs telling business leaders to step up on social responsibility. This year, Mr. Fink expanded on ...