The human side of business
Like some of you, I operate in the feedback space, constantly and methodically evaluating what is working and what isn’t. But this post is about an entirely different sensation; being a goofy, unrestrained, unadulterated fan; being swept away in the perfection of a thing, and seeing it for all the good that it is. As consumers, we need unapologetic fan…
I’ve talked about singularity in this blog, as well as belonging, long-term relationships and the difference between good and great. I’ve obsessed over design (or the lack thereof) and extolled the power of words. All of these themes thundered through my chest as I learned that one of my longtime collaborators, Clive Piercy, the creative director of LA-based design shop…
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If I stop writing, will people forget about me? Or unsubscribe? Will my ideas still be there when I return to them? And (quietly), have I’ve wasted this opportunity by “taking a break”? Or alternately, does is not matter…enough? Isn’t it interesting to see what the mind does to sabotage an otherwise great idea. These were a few of the…
I can’t tell. Is the entire universe enamored with, or terrified of, millennials? Without question, they have emerged as the demographic most often mentioned in an initial phone call with a prospective client, and the last thing raised during a marketing meeting. It usually goes something like: “Make sure millennials will like it,” or “Let me run it by my…
Courtesy, Colette.
Gallery/Bookstore/Runway/Water Bar. A key member of the Good Taste Committee retires.
Following a trip to Paris earlier this summer, I learned that one of my favorite reasons for going to this great city would be closing by year’s end. For as long as I can remember, the Parisian concept store Colette has been the retail embodiment of global style and experimental design – possibly even the birthplace of cool. On a…
Most of us fall into one of two camps: Upsellers or Downsellers. Upsellers are always going to give you the bright side – the pitch on why you should do x, y, or z. They are perceived by many as positive. Downsellers, on the other hand, are always going to offer up both the strengths and weaknesses of doing that…
