Leaders & Legends: The Series
Spark your imagination with bi-monthly stories about everyday leaders who bring their best selves to the world while building remarkable companies, communities and brands.
How Legends Earn Their Stripes
The phone call came just over two years ago. It was on a Tuesday, October 6.
I can vividly remember exactly where I was, listening in disbelief as my adult son shared the news.
Eddie was gone.
Farewell Forest City
Since departing London, ON last Friday, two things have become crystal clear through four days of non-stop driving.
Gassing Up The Imagination Engine
You want to grow your business and brand but don't want to spend big bucks on marketing. You also compete on thin margins in an overcrowded category with a product many would consider "unsexy." While the odds appear to be stacked against you, there is one trusty weapon you can rely on when waging war against your current reality.
Why Reputation Is The Gateway To Recruitment
You wish you had a crystal ball to see what lies ahead for the future of the modern workplace. No one, it seems, can accurately predict what it takes these days to attract top-notch talent.
Be Notorious. Get A Life.
Four years ago this summer, Fraser heard the message loud and clear.
Emerge Victorious In The Second War For Talent
It’s January of 2018 on a cold western Pennsylvania morning and B.J. knows he has a problem.
two sides of St. Andrews
In 1984, Seve shook the golf world with the original fist pump after draining the birdie putt on 18.
Long Shadow Of Legacy
Done right, your legacy can leave an incredibly long and impactful shadow.
Put Your Best Story Foot Forward
Ken could not believe what he was watching when the original commercial appeared on television two months ago.
Adrian’s Defining Day
It happens in a blinding flash
That one profoundly, emotionally charged moment when the trajectory of your entire life, career (or both) is forever altered.
The Day That Everything Changed
Can you recall the pivotal moment when you took that very first uncertain step along the path you now follow? Do you remember what went down?
In my case, one such moment happened at 12:51 p.m. on May 21, 1999.
Bare Knuckle Conversations
His mug shot and Philadelphia Flyers cap says it all.
My friend Minter is always up for a good chat, especially if he gets to wax eloquent about his undying, unshakeable love for the Broad Street Bullies.
A Big Little Tipping Point
Do 't, knight. I'll write thee a challenge. Or I'll deliver thy indignation to him by word of mouth.
SIR TOBY BELCH, Act 2, Scene 3 TWELFTH NIGHT
For The Curious And Courageous
For nearly 6,000 years, from many different civilizations, the study of history is how leaders have illuminated the dark path called decision-making.
When Mastery Calls From 1957
The message that popped up on Facebook a year ago was innocent enough.
“Was Jim in Daytona Beach in 1957?”
Escape The Land Of Bland
As lead singer James Hetfield of Metallica fame is often fond of saying, “Without the Message, Nothing Else Matters.”
Strike While The Future Is Hot - Part II
No matter the century, town, or city, whenever or wherever you see a thriving business, you can be certain there was once an individual with a long-term, courageous Vision.