The Present

I launched this site in the midst of my “professional halftime,” in Fall 2019. After 20+ years in the corporate world, I took the summer off to invest in my family (last year, we moved back to the States after eight years in China) and to write a book.

As I move out of my professional halftime, I’m excited to embark on my next journey. As of 9/9/2020, the book is available for pre-order and my new job starts at McCann China. 

Click below to join my on my journey or for more information on the book or what I will be doing at McCann.

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What is your state of heart?

We often refer to one’s state of mind. But more and more, I’ve come to believe that our state of heart has to be in the right place, too.   Sure, it’s important to be in the right state of mind when approaching a new challenge or tackling a particularly hairy...

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P&G Signal 360 2025

P&G Signal 360 2025

Spoke with Stan Joosten at the P&G Signal 360 event for a Signal Conversation. From our discussion on human‑centric marketing and the ethical power of purpose to how tech—especially AI—must always serve people, the key theme was clear: if you center your story...

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The CEO Podcast

The CEO Podcast

In the CEO Podcast, hosts Robert Hargrove and Mario Krivokapic delve into how to design and build a legendary company. In each episode, Robert and Mario interview founders and CEOs who have been there in the trenches, and they draw out the wisdom of what each did to...

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Envisioning Your Social Legacy – UChicago Fireside Chat

Envisioning Your Social Legacy – UChicago Fireside Chat

In a world marked by constant movement and reinvention, how do we define a legacy that truly reflects who we are—and the impact we want to have on others? In this fireside chat, we will explore how to build lives of intention, connection, and generosity. Drawing on...

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P&G Alumni Podcast – Chinese Leaders: Sarah Kochling

P&G Alumni Podcast – Chinese Leaders: Sarah Kochling

I hosted a series on Chinese Leaders with the P&G Alumni Learnings from Leaders Podcast. The ninth episode is with Sarah Kochling, the Founder and Managing Principal of Shanghai Blossom Innovation, where she leads strategic growth initiatives for global brands and...

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We’re in a friendship recession

We’re in a friendship recession

I first heard this (concerning!) phrase while chatting with Falk on our P&G Learnings for Leaders podcast. So I did a little research and here's what I found: "Friendship Recession" refers to the increasing lack of connection between people. In fact, according to...

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