(Crosscut Magazine (North American Wholesale Lumber Association) 11/1/2012)
In a post-recession world, "business as usual" doesn't cut it. In this article for the North American Wholesale Lumber Association, I examine what it means to be "innovative."
(New American Luxury Magazine (Guerrero Howe Custom Media) 12/1/2012)
A behind-the-scenes tour of a rebuilt Tudor home, courtesy of Hilton-VanderHorn Architects.
(Hispanic Executive Magazine (Guerrero Howe Custom Media) 10/1/2012)
A profile of Lourdes Arocho, vice president of toys and games, Nickelodeon Consumer Products.
(Crosscut Magazine (North American Wholesale Lumber Association) 1/1/2013)
Natural disasters are devastating. Out of destruction, however, comes opportunity. In this article, I explore post-disaster business opportunities on behalf of the lumber industry.
(National Federation of Independent Business 8/1/2012)
A bank loan can help a small business thrive in good times and bad. Here, tips for avoiding business owners' most common mistakes.
(Project Management Institute 6/1/2012)
Companies around the world are using project management to drive business results. Here, four of them share their strategies.
(Green Building + Design Magazine (Guerrero Howe Custom Media) 10/1/2012)
The new jazz studies and music theory building at Oberlin College combines the arts with the environment. Here, a tour of its design.
(Green Building + Design Magazine (Guerrero Howe Custom Media) 4/1/2012)
A historic Louis Sullivan storefront in Chicago was recently renovated and restored. Here, a look at the project's challenges and solutions.
(Trajectory Magazine (U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation) 1/1/2013)
Location-based apps are transforming the way consumers think about commerce and geography. In this article, I examine what's possible in the world of location-based mobile apps, and what the implications are for the world we live in.
(New American Luxury Magazine (Guerrero Howe Custom Media) 7/1/2012)
The Simpson House Inn is a favorite luxury destination in Santa Barbara. Here, a profile of the property and its owners.
(Reserve Magazine (U.S. Bank) 9/1/2012)
Even wealthy families need help planning and saving for college. Here, I offer college savings tips for high-net-worth individuals.
(New Patriot Magazine (Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States) 6/1/2012)
Alaska's Kulis Air National Guard Base closed in 2011. Here, I explore the base's history and legacy for the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States.
(Wells Fargo Bank 1/1/2011)
Keeping track of your debt can help you achieve your financial goals. Here, tips for creating a personal balance sheet.
(Trajectory Magazine (U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation) 4/1/2013)
Although they lag behind the consumer sector when it comes to developing and deploying technology, military, defense and government are catching up quickly. In this article I profile efforts within the public sector to take advantage of location-based mobile apps.
(PM Network Magazine (Project Management Institute) 2/2/2013)
Just because a project management office failed the first time doesn't mean it can't succeed the second time. In this article, I offer tips for project managers about how to resurrect a failed PMO.
(Green Building + Design Magazine (Guerrero Howe Custom Media) 4/1/2012)
Experts from three global architecture firms discuss the intersection of sustainability, design and technology.
(Profile Magazine (Guerrero Howe Custom Media) 1/1/2013)
A profile of Reggie Davis, general counsel and secretary, Zynga.
(Hispanic Executive Magazine (Guerrero Howe Custom Media) 4/1/2012)
A Q&A with Brandy Contreras, HR director at Twitter.
(Food & Nutrition Magazine (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) 2/5/2012)
Dietitians who blog on behalf of their clients must familiarize themselves with ethical marketing practices. Here, I help them ethically navigate the social media landscape.
(FORUM Magazine (Association Forum of Chicagoland) 5/1/2012)
As newspapers and magazines go digital, so, too, does their circulation. Here, a look at efforts by the Audit Bureau of Circulations to help its members evolve in the digital age.
(AQ Magazine (Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) 1/2/2013)
The Great Recession did a number on the pool and spa industry. Here, I explore branding best practices that will help the industry recover.
(Profile Magazine (Guerrero Howe Custom Media) 4/1/2012)
A profile of Lewis Steverson, senior vice president, general counsel and secretary to the board, Motorola Solutions Inc.
(Meetings Focus Magazine 3/1/2012)
Thanks to the recession, businesses are more conscious than ever about their spending. In this article I offer meeting and event planners 25 tips for maximizing value and minimizing spend.
(New American Luxury Magazine (Guerrero Howe Custom Media) 12/1/2012)
Dan Austin of Austin-Lehman Adventures goes to great lengths -- literally -- to please his customers. Here, a profile of the adventurer and his adventures.
(Renew Magazine 9/1/2011)
Raising healthy children requires teaching them not only about diet and exercise, but also about money. Here, I offer tips to help parent raise financially literate kids.
(Successful Meetings Magazine (Northstar Travel Media) 1/27/2013)
Once considered a dangerous drug haven, Colombia is enjoying a second life as a travel hotspot. Here, I tour one of its largest cities -- Cartagena de Indias -- from the perspective of a meeting planner.
