Items made in America used to have a stamp that meant something.  And, I guess they still do…it just isn’t anything good.  Buick used to make a 3-8 engine that was so good, so reliable, that they had to start creating other parts that would break down just so the car would need to be […]

Precious Mettle- by Zeke Senica, Jesus, and Plato walk in to a bar. Plato pontificates about what a drink may distract our attention from and what life truly is. Senica says he’d like a drink that is complex enough to fortify his will power. Jesus asks for a water and says, “I’ll take it from

An Artists Chance- by Zeke The action over talk aspect of delivering a product means that you have to make it, before you “make it.” The hours of time, the honing of skill, the…luck. It all means that you need to actually create something that is out there for people to see, before you can

A chameleons truth is revealed not by their actions, but by their shadow. So is your legacy. You cannot buy one. You cannot lie, cheat or steal your way to a good and lasting reputation. Your legacy is determined by those you leave behind. If what you leave behind you is a wake of destruction

“Tailor Told and the Story Keepers” isn’t a mimicable story. There’s not a textbook that you can cling to about protecting your creative heart from your own blind ambition. There is no short cut to quality. The tell of your professionalism isn’t a wall of accolades. It isn’t the letters next to your name. How

We are excited to announce a new graphic novel! Welcome to KRINGLE!   A yuletide wrecking ball of a story where we learn that Cole isn’t something that you get in your stocking. In this story, coal is spelled Cole, and every Kris Kringle is bound to their own. They take out the trash. They

You must embrace a “no lid” mentality, a philosophy that encourages boundless ambition. This approach will drive extraordinary results, for you and your team. Never set a limit on what you can achieve. Don’t ever allow your goals, family, friends, or past performance set a limit on what you think you can achieve. I am

Whenever you barrel towards a deadline, you have to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible effort and dedication it takes to get a project across the finish line. The pressure is intense, and the workload feels overwhelming at times. You need a team to support you. If you don’t have a team know this:

Delivering a tough message and inspiring future thinking and change is no small feat, being prepared to navigate these crucial conversations is one of the most difficult tasks a leader has. It is important to remember the impact you have and the importance of guiding your team toward a brighter, more adaptive future. As one

The tragedy of a wasted imagination is intellectual famine. When you think of the word ‘trying’, what comes to mind? When parents attempt to conceive a child, they refer to it as trying. When farmers talk about a lack of crop yield, they refer to it as a trying time. When artists are behind on