Project Runway has got to be one of the most fun and watchable shows on television right now. Not only because the show puts designers in the throes of creating 1-3 looks within an obscenely short amount of time, but also because the producers have been incredibly smart about highlighting the drama that happens behind [...]
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Karma Catches Up With Everyone
Posted in Influence & Inspiration, Uncategorized, tagged Business, Designers, Karma, Project Runway, Trust on October 8, 2010 | 2 Comments »
A Good Roadie Goes a Long Way
Posted in Public Relations..., Uncategorized, tagged roadie, Shonali Burke, support, team on August 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Last week, we went to see a live show at one of our favorite spots around Dallas. We like it because the atmosphere is a little laid back and the bands that they book are pretty solid. This night was no exception – the music was interesting and the overall performance was enjoyable. At least [...]
Bruce Lee & Water
Posted in Influence & Inspiration, Uncategorized, tagged Active, Bruce Lee, Business, Calm, Flexible, Strong, Tenacious, Water on July 22, 2010 | 1 Comment »
37 years ago this week, a powerhouse of a guy died too soon. Aside from being an awesome force in martial arts, his work in film helped cement his status as a cultural icon. This dude was Bruce Lee. He was altogether Calm Active Flexible Tenacious Much Like Water… In business, much like Bruce Lee, it pays to be fast, [...]
Real Character | Real Work
Posted in Public Relations..., Uncategorized on July 19, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I was born in October of 1971. Some of you may think, “WHOA! This dude is ancient!” While some others of you may think, “He’s older than I thought.” Although I’m sure most of you don’t even care. I bring it up because I’ve been feeling like an old-timer these days when I see idiocy [...]
Hikakin
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged beatbox, beatboxing, Doug E Fresh, Hikakin, Innovation, japanese beatboxer on July 6, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I am a HUGE fan of Doug E Fresh – it’s not very often that you come across someone that can just bowl you over with what they can do with their human instrument. The first time I heard The Show I was completely mesmerized…is all that beatboxing coming from one guy…?!?…HOW??? Well, needless to say, [...]
A Little Time…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Blue Man Group, chill, corgi, relax on June 30, 2010 | 3 Comments »
“Even lovers need a holiday…far away from each other…” (Chicago, 1982) Even though the guys from Chicago may have had a different meaning in their song, I’m gonna run with it in a different way here. Because too much of a good thing is…too much. When my wife & I were working and living out [...]
Before The Interview…
Posted in Public Relations..., Uncategorized, tagged Before the Interview, General McChrystal, Interview Tips, Kellye Crane, PR blunder, spokespersons on June 25, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Earlier this week, the sage & skilled Kellye Crane asked a key question in light of the General McChrystal interview scandal fallout: Has your spokesperson ever gone off message? What do you do? While there are numerous things you can do once this happens, here are four things to consider before any interview happens: Avoid the [...]
Las Vegas Water
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Customer Service, Elvis, Las Vegas, Vegas on June 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
When you think of Las Vegas, what comes to mind? The official tagline of the city: What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas…? The millions of blinking lights beaming from Vegas’ Casinos…? Elvis Impersonators…? Before I went to represent a client last month at a conference, for me, it was noise…lots and lots of noise…slot machines, loud [...]

