Why You Need to Stop Asking For Permission
I had lunch with a friend today. She told me she wished there were other people in her industry that…
You Need to Know These 9 Absolutely Awesome Things That Attract Wealth
I've been interviewing the most successful people I know. I'm also pulling together their wisdom, and including it all in…
Success Tips From a Best-Selling Author Jeffrey Hayzlett
Success Tips From a Best-Selling Author & Business Celebrity
5 of The Most Inspiring Keynotes You Need to Watch Now
Inspiring, sometimes touching, and always thought provoking - a good keynote is timeless. A bad one, can destroy your event,…
The Power of Reputation
A few years ago something happened that blew my mind that I think is worth talking about again here. First…
69 Day Gift Giving Challenge – Day 10
My gift today is more of an acknowledgement than anything. It’s an acknowledgment that my Chief Marketing Officer at Silverback…
4 Steps to Better Thinking for Your Business
There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so” – Shakespeare. Here are four ways to provoke…
What Do You Stand For?
I didn't expect it to bubble up like that, but it did. I can’t change the emotion. It just came,…
5 Simple Steps to Success
I was unceremoniously fired in 2009 from my job at Buddy Media. When it happened I was so stunned I…
4 Lessons Derek Jeter Taught Me About Leadership
On July 9th, 2011 my father Adrian Dessi threw out the first pitch to start a Yankee game. You can…
An Open Letter to Everyone Who Wants to be Great
Work Like Your Life Depends On it Today, I want you to work hard. Harder than you’ve ever worked. I…
Social Week Gives Back
Big things are happening. Next week I’m honored to host and present during Social Week’s special event called “Social Week…
ING New York City Marathon: Running for Dad (Strike out ALS)
Recently I was at a family party chatting with my Uncle Joe. We were discussing the progress of my training…
5 Steps to True Social Media ROI
How do you get to the true ROI of social media? Here are some tips: 1) Start today
‘Ted’ Punch Line is Offensive to Those Living with Lou Gherig’s Disease (ALS)
Today I read something that has me troubled. According to an article penned by Katie Moisse of ABC News -…
In Business, Hugs Matter. Seriously.
I love to hug. Really, I do. I’m pretty good at it too- at least my daughters seem to think…
Father’s Day
When I was in 8th grade I barked at my Dad over something foolish, ran to my room, and locked…
The Charistmatic Personal Brand: Case Study Richard Branson CEO of Virgin
This is the third installment regarding the charismatic personal brand, and how elevating your personal brand can help you and…
Clay Duke’s Suicide Note on Facebook
Today Facebook is playing a role in another huge story. 56- year old Clay Duke approached the school board in…
Mark Zuckerberg: Time Magazine Person of the Year 2010
This morning I was asked by a Donna Sweeney a producer at Fox 5 to come into the studio tonight…
Who’s Got Your Back? Gary Vaynerchuk: 5 Reasons Why He’ll Be a Household Name in Less than 5 Years
For those of you that don’t know who Gary Vaynerchuk is, I’ll offer a quick glimpse. I assure you that…