Instead of focusing on the DJIA ricochet like a pinball, let’s pause to count our (business)  blessings in this week of Thanksgiving in the U.S. And if you’re not in the U.S., you’re still invited to give thanks with us. I’m thinking especially of how women entrepreneurs, business owners and executives, and other whale hunters, can make lemonade […]

In Chapter Ten of Whale Hunting, we talk about the traits of a fast-growth culture.  A culture of abundance, not scarcity, comes first.  But it’s hard lately to keep your head in that abundant world when everything around you screams “scarcity” and loss. So I have a little Whale Hunters advice to offer to your village during these trying days: a […]

Remember Dialing for Dollars?  I’ve been Writing for Dollars my whole career. People often ask me how I went from English professor to entrepreneur.  Who knows?  It just sort of happened. The better question is: what did you learn as an English professor that made you successful in business?  That answer continues to surprise even me!  The most […]