I’ve been self-employed for more than 30 years. Most of that time, I’ve been busy, but not always. Twice in the past five years, I’ve lost half my income abruptly, once when two websites I worked for both shut down on the same day, once when I quit a client I just couldn’t stand anymore. […]
The details may vary. Americans sling their business cards casually across a table; the Japanese make the exchange of cards as elaborate as a tea ceremony. Some cards are discreet. Guangbiao Chen, a Chinese tycoon, crams his with titles such as “China earthquake rescue hero”, “Most prominent philanthropist of China”, “China’s foremost environmental preservation demolition […]
I was recently asked if I have a set of guiding professional principles. Sort of to my surprise, I do! They’re a direct consequence of my journey in advertising and beyond. So here’s a bit about that journey, followed by the resulting Rules to Work By. My early career was pure luck. While still in […]