Gross National Happiness

If we shift the measurement standards, can we change the kind of conversation we have to have with our clients? This is a fight (hopefully my word choice is an exaggerated literary one!) that most strategists experience. To every planner

Gross National Happiness

If we shift the measurement standards, can we change the kind of conversation we have to have with our clients? This is a fight (hopefully my word choice is an exaggerated literary one!) that most strategists experience. To every planner

Read “The Girl I Left Behind”

I recently finished a fantastic book, one that has sat on my to-be-read shelf for a few months. I devoured it, the whole thing was finished in less than 24 hours, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it or recommending

Read “The Girl I Left Behind”

I recently finished a fantastic book, one that has sat on my to-be-read shelf for a few months. I devoured it, the whole thing was finished in less than 24 hours, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it or recommending

New Ways to Retail

I love hearing about all the creativity going on in the retail sector these days. I know a lot of it is under duress but hope all of these innovative people and businesses emerge stronger, with more loyal customers, for

New Ways to Retail

I love hearing about all the creativity going on in the retail sector these days. I know a lot of it is under duress but hope all of these innovative people and businesses emerge stronger, with more loyal customers, for

The Friend Factor

A great article today in the New York Times summarized several studies that point to the positive impact of friendships on our individual health. What I read totally meshed with what I’ve heard women respondents say over and over, “My

The Friend Factor

A great article today in the New York Times summarized several studies that point to the positive impact of friendships on our individual health. What I read totally meshed with what I’ve heard women respondents say over and over, “My

A Decade of Personal Style

My Nylon magazine arrived today and it’s the “Young Hollywood” issue. It’s packed with re-tuned 80’s visuals – from the cover stylings of Kat and Olivia, the beauty looks, and the big editorial layout. I love Nylon and even though

A Decade of Personal Style

My Nylon magazine arrived today and it’s the “Young Hollywood” issue. It’s packed with re-tuned 80’s visuals – from the cover stylings of Kat and Olivia, the beauty looks, and the big editorial layout. I love Nylon and even though

Consumer Trade-Offs

I guess Americans are doing more than escaping into the movie theater. Despite the crappy economy, music lovers are planning on soaking up some sunshine and hanging out with their favorite bands this spring/summer. Coachella attendance over the weekend was

Consumer Trade-Offs

I guess Americans are doing more than escaping into the movie theater. Despite the crappy economy, music lovers are planning on soaking up some sunshine and hanging out with their favorite bands this spring/summer. Coachella attendance over the weekend was

What a Research Library Can Do for You

As a follow-up to my welcome post, I thought it would be good to give an example or two of how I usually work and the role the library plays in it. Example #1 A close friend who has a

What a Research Library Can Do for You

As a follow-up to my welcome post, I thought it would be good to give an example or two of how I usually work and the role the library plays in it. Example #1 A close friend who has a

Keeping Tabs on the Great American Consumer Freak Out

Time Magazine’s website has a section called “Thrift Nation” and I found this quick slide show of 17 different snapshots on the current state of American consumer confidence worth the time to go through. They have done a nice job

Keeping Tabs on the Great American Consumer Freak Out

Time Magazine’s website has a section called “Thrift Nation” and I found this quick slide show of 17 different snapshots on the current state of American consumer confidence worth the time to go through. They have done a nice job

Here We Go

My small hopes for this blog

Here We Go

My small hopes for this blog