Culture Council

When you’re trying to build a brand, it’s all about getting your messaging right. What type of reputation do you want to build for your business? What do customers need to know about your brand and the services or product you provide? How do you stand up to your competition? …

Nine years ago, my life took an unexpected turn that began with a humble pot of pasta sauce and a dinner table. What started as a simple gathering has grown into a movement that has touched thousands of lives, proving that when we slow down, connect and lead with gratitude, …

It’s a fact of life that many relationships aren’t permanent, and professional relationships are no exception. Professional relationships can end in various ways. Sometimes, they end positively (such as when, say, your business partner retires, but you’re both on good terms). Other times, they end neutrally (for instance, when one …

With an uncertain economy and various social and political changes, many businesses have been facing incredibly challenging times. While some have been forced to shut down, others have managed to survive by making difficult operational decisions or pivoting in a new direction. But, even in the most ideal times, challenges …

It’s a new year with new opportunities. As business leaders, many of us, myself included, are reflecting on 2024 and what we want to do differently in 2025. As part of our reflection, I believe that we should ask 10 questions about how we run our companies. The answers to …

When The Peanut Butter Falcon star Zack Gottsagen walked onto the Oscars stage in 2020, it was more than a feel-good moment. When he became the first actor with Down syndrome to present an Academy Award, it was a milestone in Hollywood history and a declaration to the world: Beyond …

In an era where TikTok can turn a midlist novel into a bestseller overnight and readers spend as much time scrolling through author Instagram stories as they do turning pages, the mystique of the reclusive writer has become a luxury few can afford. The contemporary publishing landscape demands authors to …

Digital noise surrounds our every waking moment. It hums in the background like static, pulling our attention in every direction, even when we may not realize it. This constant technological chatter is overwhelming, and that’s exactly why more people are seeking moments that transport them back to simpler times. Nostalgia …

I remember walking into an On The Revel event with Lulu Tsui, one of On the Revel’s cofounders, and seeing big bold words that declared: “THIS IS NEW YORK CANNABIS.” It got me thinking—what is New York Cannabis? Cannabis is a shape-shifter. It’s a California sunset rolled into a joint, …

Success in business often comes at a cost to the people who achieve it. Long hours, high stakes and relentless pressure can take a toll on even the most driven entrepreneurs and leaders. Because burnout and stress can significantly impact decision-making, team dynamics and the future of your business, it’s …