I’ve been in media since I was editor of my high school newspaper.
The 100 Guy
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My friend Charlie was watching television a few Sundays ago when “the Fed” closed his bank.
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My five-year-old granddaughter stepped off the school bus from kindergarten and seemed troubled.
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I was a devoted sports fan when I was teenager.
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Sure, I give presents to friends and family this month – and I make annual donations to my list of nonprofits.
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My girlfriend Edith, overhearing me tell a prospect how we’d find each other – “I’m 6’1” and balding,” – giggled uncontrollably.
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My best hair day ever was in seventh grade when the yearbook photographer took class officer photos.
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“The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
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As we adjust to the deep structural changes the pandemic has wrought upon industry economics, perhaps none is more of an existential threat than the Great Resignation.
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Returning to its first in-person conference following a 2.5-year break, the executive committee of PRSA’s Counselors Academy was looking for a new idea to build momentum and community for its September 2021 Nashville event.
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One day, when I led an in-house agency for The Charlotte Observer, the publisher decided the newspaper needed a new slogan.
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Need a new media idea for your client? Want to position your agency as a thought leader? The 100 Companies will manage your newsletter and website platform – now in 28 geographic and industry vertical markets – with our new half-price offering.
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I’ve lived that Jefferson quote since I was a teenager.
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My dad wanted me to be a lawyer or doctor.
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Some of my friends were elated by the Republicans’ $1.9 trillion tax cut in 2017.
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Other than in intramural boxing class or my best friend’s single slug on the second grade playground – I’ve never been in a fistfight.
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A group of lifelong friends gathered outside for a socially distanced dinner to celebrate my birthday last month.
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A favorite moment when I’d meet with business owners (in-person, pre-pandemic) occurred when I’d casually mention I’d sold my business (three years ago this month).
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Amidst pandemic, economic collapse, racial disparity and political warfare, do you wonder how America would be faring if we instead followed what God asked us to do?
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Most major religions share the tradition of making a pilgrimage, a journey to increase knowledge of self, nature and/or God.
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Two years ago, I spotted Washington Post columnist E.J.Dionne exiting our plane at DCA.
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When Pharaoh refused to release the Israelites from slavery, 10 plagues changed his mind.
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What will families remember from this pandemic pause?
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When people gather to watch a beautiful sunrise or sunset, they often grow silent, watching the miracle respectfully as another day is dedicated. Moments later, they turn away, returning to their normal lives.
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Americans have been divided for much of our history. (See the election of 1800.) Today, with social media and tribal cable channels, it might appear a bit more acute.
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A few weeks ago, I helped with my granddaughter’s nighttime routine. It always starts the same way: she selects four books from her impressive library, hops in my lap and follows my narration.
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Leveraging off The 100 Companies’ success in 20 geographical markets from Denali to Dubai and our launch of The Travel 100, our publishing network expanded last month into a second industry vertical: The Association 100.
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For three years, I’ve written the same words on Airbnb’s reservation field that says “tell your host why you’re in town.”
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I fly weekly without fear despite one turbulent flight above Asheville’s mountains and a roach-infested Air Cubana flight.
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When I was four and just becoming aware of people outside my family, I began noticing our wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors.