Boozestorming

Boozestorming

  A quick (but lengthy) history of storming… In the 1960s, the Don Drapers of the world would start the morning with a brainstorming session. This would generally consist of cigarettes, a decanter of scotch, a few ice cubes and sharply tailored suits. The...
Exposed Leadership

Exposed Leadership

Leadership lessons in the most obvious of places. This is not about a fancy boardroom or trendy buzz words. This is about life. This is about the lessons being taught all around any given day. This is about learning to see, relate and apply new information as you take...
Doing PR for a Vintage Doll

Doing PR for a Vintage Doll

I don’t need Dr. Phil to grab me y my shoulders and scream “It’s not about you” into my face. I know it’s not always about me. Sometimes it’s about trying to get your favorite vintage doll some well-deserved press. The folks at the...
The Birds, the Bees & F-words

The Birds, the Bees & F-words

Creating an innovation ecosystem seems daunting. There are lots of places to start. Biotechnology has firm roots in the region. Computer-based advancements and ventures are gaining steam. However, what will the next areas of innovation be? How do we create a structure that allows us to explain our innovation choices to the next generation?

NYC, Christmas & Kim Jong Un

NYC, Christmas & Kim Jong Un

I went to NYC for the first time and decided to take a stab at doing standup comedy. I did standup for about three years in California, and getting time on a stage in NYC would be a true bucket list item. So, while on the plane from St. Louis to NY, I wrote a King Jong Un bit for my set…the set I was going to perform in a comedy club in NYC.