Around the turn of the millennium, the organic foods industry was coming of age, natural products were going mainstream, and the public was becoming educated on the dangers of consuming heavily processed, industrial food products. Almost overnight, millions more people grew willing to spend a premium for foods that would help them and their loved
My last blog in my continuing series about the A-Z of Business, “H,” was about the idea of hovering—from three perspectives. It created a multitude of responses, mostly chuckles, from friends and businesses colleagues. It seems that we have been in hover–mode for quite some time. I was on the elliptical the other morning, and
According to Webster, hovering is to hang fluttering or suspended in the air; to keep lingering about; wait near at hand; remain in an uncertain or irresolute state. Hovering is a tool that can be used when an opportunity is forthcoming, but not here just yet. It can mean waiting for an entire industry to
Real innovation and big revelations seem to come wherever there are gaps in what everyone else in an industry is doing. Look for the gaps to find greatness. Gaps that will allow you to aspire big, be yourself, create new industries or circles of influence and where you can find fun and fame. One of
Guilt and shame don’t work. Fun and fame do. Make everything in life fun. Yes, fun, and make everyone around you famous. Several years ago, I was asked to give a talk on purpose-driven businesses. I went for a long walk on the beach and thought about all the years I’ve committed my life to
Enthusiasm is contagious and people love hanging around positive enthusiasm. What I have noticed over the years is that enthusiastic people with positive spirits are much more likely to be in important circles doing incredible things, no matter how accomplished they are personally. Many times, I personally have been invited to contribute in areas where
Think about the most extraordinary person, business, or organization that you know about. Think of the top of the top—and start doing what they do. In the process, you’ll make yourself extraordinary. We all know extraordinary people in business or life that we really admire and respect, so much so that we would like to