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Note from Gillian: The Process of Exchange

Business, like life, requires exchange. The success of the business, again as reflected in life, is the definition and degree of that exchange. By definition, as well as its derivation, exchange means to change out, to give in trade for something regarded as equivalent,

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Note from Gillian: Weathering the Storm

Storms may bring raging seas, torrential rains and mud slides, tree tumbling winds, piercing lightning and blinding sleet. All life, including us humans, must develop solutions to weather storms, created by Mother Nature or our man-made disasters –

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Note from Gillian: Why We Climb Mountains

Entrepreneurs, game changers, the brave, and the innovative have much in common with those who climb mountains. You venture into unknown territories of bright ideas with the goal to reach the summit of success. You plan your route,

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Note from Gillian: It’s Spring Cleaning Time

Every species has a spring cleaning ritual to remove the deadwood, the accumulated clutter, outdated gear and yes, even stale habits and thoughts. For nature, there’s the March winds that shake the branches of the last season’s leaves to make it possible to welcome new life and vitality.

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Note from Gillian: All that Matters

With the recent catastrophic fires in Los Angeles throughout January, thousands were forced to flee their homes and businesses with little to no warning, many thinking it would be temporary and they would be able to return home after the fire was extinguished.

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The Top Commodity for 2025: ​Human Communication & Connectivity

Having recently returned from a loop around the world with a meaningful holiday sojourn in Perth, I observed mankind through the human interactions in various countries; interactions with each other, with their communities, with their environment and animals,

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Note from Gillian: Giving Thanks

Thanksgiving is a joyous time
  When gratitude coalesces
    And gives many the inspiration to give thanks.

Make every day Thanksgiving
Thank the earth
  Upon which we run
    Upon which we plant
      Upon which to admire its vistas.

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Note from Gillian: Staying the Course

With the whirlwind of activity in each of our lives – family, work, health issues, community, and now the maelstrom of politics fueled by media, to many it may seem challenging, even exhausting to focus beyond the immediate demands.

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Note from Gillian: So you can lead them to your brand… but do they buy? Is your branding missing H.I.?

It is true. Many marketing plans, clever ads, celebrity endorsements and influencer campaigns can create possible interest in a brand or initiative, but did they cause a conversion? So your post went viral, but did it motivate,

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Note from Gillian: The Evolution of PR: Let’s Get Personal

Since the dawn of time, man has developed systems to communicate, share stories, and connect with others. Cave drawings have been noted as some of the earliest forms of communication using local pigments to depict heroic adventures.

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