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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My favorite business book.
I was recently asked about my favorite books. After sharing about my favorite fiction, here are some of my go-to business books. I should preface this list by saying: as a big fan of both GetAbstract and listening to audio books at 1.75x speed, it takes a lot for me...
Consumer Communication in the Post-COVID World
Addressed over 1000 students as part of the HKBU PR Series, talked about helping brands play meaningful roles in consumers’ lives.
Lead with a Story Podcast
Having built the #1 Leadership Storytelling Podcast, Paul Smith is one of the world’s leading experts on business storytelling. He’s a keynote speaker, storytelling coach, and bestselling author… and a joy to speak with! Listen to the Lead With A Story Podcast here |...
The Spare Room kid who inspired this tattoo
When she first entered our home, her feet were coated with a thick, fuzzy layer of fungus that creeped up her ankles and wrapped around her lower calves. Lotus wore the same rank-smelling clothes every, single day. After all, she didn't take showers, so what was the...
A wonderful Chinese New Year tradition!
Though China has COVID well-contained, many of us chose not to travel this holiday to keep it that way. So, some our leadership team gathered together. We can't replace family but under today's circumstances, we can certainly be family for one another. Designed as a...
Life’s little paper cuts
Have you ever noticed that it seems to be the little things that sometimes trigger some of our most emotional reactions? Sometimes it's the woman who holds up the lunch line , or a steaming pile of dog poo on the sidewalk, or the colleague who chews... no, smacks!...
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