Olin Stephens and Dorade

Magic Venture

“In all phases of my work I was conscious of the need for balance, and I did my best to find balance in both the long and the short view. Broadly I think I can say that I applied the principles of balance in design, in business and in the pleasures I enjoyed.”

Those were the words of legendary yacht designer Olin Stephens, from the final paragraph of his autobiography.… Read the rest

Internet Security For Your Family

Digital JonesesI’m participating in Trend Micro’s Digital Joneses Study, a year-long project that brings together bloggers and their families to “examine issues affecting individual members of a modern, digitally-connected household.”

(One notable Jones includes one of my fellow Cast of Dads co-hosts, Michael Sheehan of HighTechDad.… Read the rest

Marketing Events – Performance Versus Follow-Up

Fat Lady SingsMy team at work led four industry marketing events during last week’s New York Social Media Week.

Much planning went into each event performance.

The team executed well. Plenty of well-deserved gratitude was exchanged among colleagues.

Importantly, though, the show is not over.… Read the rest