Greetings from Milan, Dublin, Seville. I’ve always taken a great deal of pleasure in sending out lots and lots of handwritten holiday cards, but that’s an especially heavier lift this year as we continue...
Like all of you, there is a whole lot to my world that doesn’t show up in these newsletters or on my LinkedIn posts. For several years, I’ve maintained a separate web site, newsletter and Instagram account...
From time to time I want to share something with you I have read, seen, maybe even eaten or purchased that I think you might enjoy. That’s why these posts are called The Distillery. This time it’s a book you may have...
Speed dates between economic developers and consultants never really stopped, but the in-person versions are coming back in a big way. It’s only natural that we’d all be tempted to use that time to exchange “how’s...
Here is an idea for you economic developers to share with your hospitality sector. Some big-city hotels and beachfront resorts are swapping room nights for day rates aimed at people whose work from home or study from...
As we open our interactions with one another, if you are moved to exercise caution, don’t let anyone shame you out of the wisdom of your instincts by labeling them as fears. While you are at it though, don’t assume...