Nike’s Pound of (Tiger’s) Flesh

Right before the black and white spot flashes to the Nike swoosh though, the voice of Earl Woods (in a very Mike Brady moment) is heard asking his son “Did you learn anything?” Because the man who masterminded Woods’ career from the age of two through international super-stardom would surely have been that calm and accepting of potential career fall-out from Tiger’s skanky tales.

Marketing Snowmageddon

Unless you’ve been living in a cave this winter, you’ve probably noticed that there’s been lot of white stuff (or gray stuff if you live in NYC) on the ground lately.  In fact, other than Hawaii, every other state has been liberally dusted with snow this winter.  So much snow has fallen that even the [...]

The Best of Times

So here’s the ultimate lesson learned from the year that was. Things were tough in 2009. In fact, I can’t remember a year that was quite this difficult personally or professionally. That said, I choose to look at the lessons I learned (I’ll spare you the preachiest ones) and the incredible highs that get me through the toughest times.

Lessons In Reputation Management

one day a year, or one scandal a career isn’t the only time to connect with those that help maintain your success.