Now that I’m approaching my 25th year in business, the wisdom gods have gifted me a special superpower: I hereby give you permission to ignore the goal-setting missives and mantras flooding your inbox. At least for a few days. 

Optimism, a passion for communication, and a strong work ethic have served me well in this life. But 2025 ushered in a more somber “senior superlative” moment. Thankfully, I listened.

As we enter the season of giving and receiving, I’m taking a break from the normal news messages and cheery holiday chatter.

Move from fear to flow in 2026. This keynote will help you start.

How to Lead High Performing Teams Without a Strategy. As the final weeks of summer unfold, two trends bug me…

You can have the best product, the best tech stacks, and the best brand. But if your teams live on the brink of burnout, you’re operating in an unprofitable echo chamber.

Teams and leaders are simply exhausted. They need more than a summer sojourn and a mint julep to recuperate. And so do I. The first step towards recovery? Identify root causes of fatigue.

“The most important thing for who you are is not what you say YES to, but what you say NO to.” If these wise words work for A-listers, they can work for you.

Seasoned leaders need to know how companies find great candidates (like you!) in this new world of work. These trends and advice will show how you can adapt.

Now is the perfect time to step up, reduce attrition of your best talent, and, in turn, dramatically boost brand repute. This is a marketer’s moment in the sun.