As we edge closer to the economy reopening in some capacity, we still have yet to face the reality that many businesses, in the hospitality industry in particular, will struggle to survive with the new (and necessary) restrictions and health guidelines that are being instituted. With…
It is far from a secret that most companies would confidently state that they are not operating their businesses as usual. The definition of not operating as usual can take on two perspectives: dive into the challenge and embrace the need for innovation and evolution, or…
Anthem has always been a vessel to do good while simultaneously doing well. One of the most powerful platforms to bring this vision to fruition is through Anthem Placemaking. While our team’s placemaking efforts date back nearly a decade, Anthem Placemaking truly came to life with…
We have all heard the phrase “all things in moderation”. However, it is hard and impractical to achieve greatness living solely by that mantra. That is not to say that it is important to lose balance. The idea of being a “Renaissance person” is actually a…
I’m fortunate that I have a vehicle to share thoughts, impact others and stimulate conversation. I am grateful that so many people read my writing and reach out after. I want to use this platform to showcase how powerful having passion and a sense of purpose…
After reading an excerpt from Brian Moran’s “Twelve Week Year” a NYT bestseller, he asks the reader what the number one factor holding people back from their full potential is? His answer is simple: execution. Effective execution is one of the footprints of the world’s most…
“It is only by saying no that you can concentrate on what is really important.” – Steve Jobs At Anthem, there are always countless emails, projects in various stages, proposals from all over the country, miscellaneous requests and questions flying around. There are sometimes not enough…
Einstein once said, “Once you stop learning, you start dying.”. There is not just a business need to remain curious, interested in diverse topics and learning (or improving upon) expertise areas – it is a fundamental human condition too. As humans, we need to be…
Creativity can be learned. It comes in many forms, painting, writing, music, personal style, even the way that you go about your daily routine. If you are always learning about the same topics, you are living in an eco-chamber and you are creating a bottleneck for…
I can be quoted as saying “write that down” or “take a note” an immeasurable number of times throughout my day working with my team, whether we are walking into a meeting, walking our own venue, finishing up a client call or driving to get lunch….
What does one do when you feel like you have reached a plateau? How do you stay on your feet when it feels like you have been standing forever? With such a competitive business environment, many companies are searching for employees who consistently add value to…