Visionary Leadership and Naysayers

If you look up energy, vision and vitality, you’ll find LA’s Tim Leiweke, President and CEO of AEG global sports, music and film entertainment.
One look at LA’s downtown skyline and you know “The Times They Are a-Changin.’” Staples Center, home to the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Kings, led the way. [...]

Written on November 5, 2010 | Posted in Celebrity Conversations, Judy's Take, Leadership Development, People of Influence, Personality Branding, Speaking Success Tips | 1 Comment

Oh! Julia, So Glad We Knew You

If you haven’t seen “Julie and Julia” yet, treat yourself to a movie ticket today. Meryl Streep channels America’s most famous French cook without becoming a caricature. Is there anyone or any role, Ms. Streep can’t master?
French cooking, Paris, and Julia Child. Mix them altogether for a perfect recipe and “presto”, a [...]

Written on August 25, 2009 | Posted in Celebrity Conversations, Judy's Take, People of Influence, Personality Branding, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Will the LA Lakers’ Phil Jackson Do It Again?

You don’t have to be a LA Lakers’ fan to appreciate the man described as the “winningest” coach.  Phil Jackson has 9 NBA titles to his credit and is going for his 10th against the Orlando Magic.  Coach Jackson has grown accustomed to winning.  NBA titles might be in his DNA! This coach counts 9 [...]

Written on June 12, 2009 | Posted in Celebrity Conversations, Judy's Take, Kudos or Khaos, Leadership Development, Media Training Tips, People of Influence, Personality Branding, Professional Development | Leave a comment

Major Media Mistakes Will Cost You

Part 1:
Congratulations! Your pitch captured the media’s attention. You just received the call you have anticipated for weeks: “Can you be at the studio in three hours, camera-ready?” Or, they asked if they can send a reporter to your office in a couple of hours along with a still photographer? You’re [...]

Written on May 4, 2009 | Posted in Celebrity Conversations, Media Training Tips | Leave a comment

Question on Your Mind? Just Ask.

You’re sitting in a meeting, when the person next to you asks an important question. You thought about asking the exact same question, but you didn’t.
For instance, what question would you risk asking if you were sitting in the audience with about four hundred strangers listening to keynote speaker, Jeff Bezos, the Amazon.com chief? He [...]

Written on November 12, 2008 | Posted in Celebrity Conversations, Judy's Take, Professional Development | Leave a comment