Between the Lines

In our first “From the Cockpit interview” with Steve Lee, chief pathfinder, Quicksilver Interactive Group, we discussed the criticality of alignment between social media and the company’s strategic direction. So, I went in search of success stories on companies that have implemented creative social media strategies to support their overall business objectives. I found these [...]

Recently, I had the extreme honor of attending the 100th birthday party of Ebby Halliday, founder and chairman of the board of 
Ebby Halliday, REALTORS, at the Mort Meyerson Symphony Center. It was an extraordinary evening. Ebby always dreamed of being a bareback rider in the circus; thus, how fitting that the theme was a [...]

As we enter this mid-way point for the First Quarter of 2011, many of my clients have voiced frustration with their lack of new business, their lack of energy and motivation, and at times a feeling of utter hopelessness. So, I ran across a collection of executive comeback stories that exemplified tremendous leadership qualities. Every [...]

  In today’s “Smooth Landing,” I want to reference an article I ran across in Entrepreneur Magazine about eFlirt Expert and it’s founder Laurie Davis, a former Fortune 500 marketing consultant. I found the article charming, powerful, and uniquely appropriate for Valentine’s Day week! It is a story about how a marketing expert turns her skills [...]

I have heard Bill speak on a number of occasions, and have gotten to know him well. I’ve tried in a small way to touch on his keys to success based on what I’ve heard in presentations and read. How Bill arrived in this notable and highly visible position is a study of twists, turns, [...]

Timothy Ferriss’s life has followed a quite unconventional path. In 2001, at the mere age of 23, Timothy Ferriss founded BrainQUICKEN, a San Jose based online company that sold sports nutrition supplements. He sold the company in January 2009 to an unnamed London-based private equity firm. He is now a full-time angel investor and has [...]

Kris Wittenberg founded SayNoMore! Promotions in 1999. The premise on which Kris and her husband began the business was with the simple mindset to be leaders – not followers in a very competitive field. As an industry leader, they thrive on the challenge of finding truly unique gifts that catch the eye and draw people [...]

In our “Smooth Landing” pieces, we hope to share with you success stories, which we read about, learn about, and in some cases in which have actually participated. These will highlight individuals, teams, and organizations who have overcome challenges to achieve success, fulfillment, and are making a contribution – individually and collectively. We are looking [...]