I recently came upon Reba McEntire’s simple, yet profound quote, “To thrive in life, you need three bones: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone.” It immediately resonated with me as a great ...

Responsibility is a funny thing. So is leadership. When the two come together, it can be anything but funny. Consider the case of Rupert Murdoch and his son James who lead the massive media empire ...

In today’s CEO Daily: Diane Brady on climate change and corporate leadership. The big story: It’s Tariff Day! The markets: Down across the board (did we mention it’s Tariff Day?). Analyst notes from ...

A while ago, a consultation brought me to an interesting organization. The management was energetic and welcoming, invested in leadership and the cultivation of organizational culture. As I met with ...

Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training was both the best and worst time of my life. It was awful in the sense of pain and suffering, but also a blast (pun intended) because of that pain and ...

The client/agency relationship continues to feel the strain from an evolving media ecosystem and a demanding business climate. Last month I moderated a session at ad:tech titled “The Happy ...