Listened to an NPR segment today about the financial impact of Coronavirus to small businesses. These are uncharted waters we’re in. Praying for my fellow entrepreneurs and small business owners who may be compromised from the fallout.

DAY 2 QUARANTINE THOUGHTS: It’s tough enough keeping my two kids academically engaged the whole day, can’t imagine doing this for a class of 25. Teachers and educators deserve way more money.

The best ideas are created with empathy. They're rooted in thinking "how can I make your day easier"? "How can I give you a better experience?" How can I improve life for you or save you time and money? When creating, consider others.

An awesome article and POV by my friend and colleague Dwayna Haley. Please read and share! It’s Time to Get Uncomfortable - PRNEWS prnewsonline.com/dwayna-haley-p…

Hey Netflix, I just realized I’ve had my account with you since 2005 and never once cancelled or froze my subscription. Started with the 3 DVDs at a time plan. 15 years of brand loyalty worth anything?

Don’t fall too in love with big ideas because ideas are just that, ideas. The execution of those ideas is what you should fall in love with because it’s where you stretch yourself, learn and get better. More importantly, it’s where the magic sauce is made. #lifexlekeith

Observation: The longer I sit at “the” table, the more I realize that the fear of measuring up was of my own making. Reminder: Readiness isn’t the prerequisite for “the” seat. Its a subjective assessment used to control. It’s actually confidence and command. #FoodForThought

In a 2007 interview, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer laughed at the iPhone & said there’s no chance a $500 cell phone will get any significant market share. In 2021, Apple’s iPhone revenue is more than Microsoft’s entire company THE LESSON: Don’t listen to the critics, keep going

There is no comfort in growth and no growth in comfort. (Words from my friend and partner Dwayna Haley)

LIFE LESSON 88: Relationships are either transactional or transformational. It’s important to be honest with yourself about which relationships fall into each bucket. Sometimes we get it wrong and it’s a costly mistake.

Seeing a LOT of well intentioned, poorly executed #marketing these days. No pressure testing. Not enough #diversity in the room WITH psychological safety and respect to push back. Looks like there are quite a few brands about to learn costly lessons.

Mark my words. In 20 years, Naomi Osaka will be known as the person who finally got the masses to understand that there is no difference between mental health and physical health. What she is doing here by withdrawing from Wimbledon is more than she can ever win on the court.

If you don't have 2,413 files in your downloads do you even work in Marketing?

branding ≠ advertising branding ≠ marketing branding ≠ design branding ≠ sales branding ≠ pr branding = the foundation on which all of those are built. #shftyourbrand

A few friends from last night celebrating a milestone for Ryan Wilson and TK . Chris Classic , Cortez Bryant , Chaka Zulu, Lew Tucker, Ryan Glover , Tricky Stewart, LeKeith Taylor, BMC, The Marathon Man. .

For our October cover story, we reimagined Money’s Best Places to Live, proudly sponsored by AmeriSave Mortgage. With a new methodology for our 35th edition, Atlanta comes out on top. money.com/atlanta-georgi…

.@Maddow: "You see national Democratic leaders, particularly Black women leaders coming out of Georgia, specifically coming out of Atlanta, who are leading the country...because that city is a pulsing, throbbing heart of the country in terms of culture and ideas."

On the heels of #SXSW, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Inc. and @gatheringspots for the first independent Inc. Founders House in Atlanta. For more info please visit bit.ly/3ZNnjQh.

Time to show ‘em how it’s done in the south. World’s stage. Our turf. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is here, and it’s spelled A-T-L ⚽️ #WeAre26 #WeAreAtlanta