Finding so many extraordinary offerings to showcase in this Ultimate Events edition is a wonderful feeling. You are sure to recognize many of the social engagements taking pop culture’s center stage. Even if you can’t hit the road to learn new things and meet new people, achieving those feats online…

“Start trying to be great at what you’re good at, instead of good at what you’re bad at.” — Matthew McConaughey Like me, I know you are driven to create in some way, shape, or form … and you are also determined to get better at it. Right now, I…

Among dozens of momentous events set to play out in the weeks ahead, many are already underway, or will commence with the dawn of August. The list includes some of the world’s most famous cultural and creative-industry gatherings set to welcome attendees virtually and/or in person, and others where innovation…

“There’s a lot of blood, sweat, and guts between dreams and success.” — Bear Bryant As I select themes for these messages and flesh them out, I am always intent on delivering a timely message that is well worth sharing, and spiced with poignant, creative insights. Words entertain me endlessly…

As our world continues to shapeshift, many world-famous gatherings are inviting us back in person, even as innovative online events continue to proliferate and offer unprecedented learning opportunities. In many cases, the online events offer direct access to global thought-leaders. …

“You only have control over three things in your life — the thoughts you think, the images you visualize, and the actions you take.” — Jack Canfield Thanks to my wonderful mom, astrological forecasts are a thing for me. Yesterday, one of my all-time favorite pseudoscientists advised me and my…

According to BCG Henderson Institute Chairman Martin Reeves and Rhodes Scholar Jack Fuller, imagination is crucial for “seizing and creating new opportunities and finding new paths to growth.” Their Harvard Business Review book “The Imagination Machine” is incredibly inspiring. Elsewhere, Barkley SVP David Gutting advances Einstein’s “imagination is more important…

“You know, all that really matters is that the people you love are happy and healthy. Everything else is just sprinkles on the sundae.” — Paul Walker Yesterday a revered mentor asked me how things are going. In my reply, I mentioned how health matters for my brother have taken…

Over the past three years, we have adapted together — and now, our ships are coming in. Comparatively, we may go less often, stay closer to home, and spend more time phoning things in … but new days are growing heavy with promise. In our reshuffled order, learning opportunities beckon…