It’s Not A Train
Hi Everyone, As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that my first emotional response to a situation was sometimes wrong, or more often, incomplete. However, that doesn’t change the intensity of the feelings that I have at the moment. Our emotions are powerful motivators to action and can get the best of us if we don’t […]
Keep On And Carry On
Hi Everyone, Oh my gosh, it’s so nice to write to you in the New Year. I hope everyone had an excellent holiday and had a chance to unwind. As my dad would say, “it’s been tough sledding the last couple of months.” I’m sure everyone enjoyed the break. I am proud of how well […]
Lessons Learned in 2020
Hi Everyone, This will be the last Desk of Brad I send in 2020. Tomorrow is January 1st, 2021!!! It could not come soon enough. Wow, I mean, wow, what a year it’s been! I’ve been around longer than most of you (but not that much longer), and it’s safe to say that we’ve never […]
Responsibility and Resolution
Dear Team, Thank you for a good week, everyone. We are making significant progress on several fronts. We need to focus on making our deadlines and taking good care of clients as our top priority. It’s been a year of difficult challenges and we had some big wins. Let’s focus on finishing the year strong […]
Being Thankful About The Better Things
Hi Everyone, I trust that you had a safe and restful Thanksgiving Day, that it was full of gratefulness. Although we’ve been through a lot this year, we have also been quite fortunate. As the holiday season begins in earnest, let’s try to be mindful of the grace and blessings in our lives. I know it’s been a […]
The Power of People
Hi Everyone, Monday was Memorial Day and, in my DOB, last Friday I shared with you the importance of remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. There is a small graveyard on Bainbridge Island and on Monday my children put small American flags on the gravestones of our veterans. My in-laws are buried there and they both […]
Democracy is an Innovation
Hi Everyone, Happy Halloween!!! Thank you to the social team for setting up the spooky happy hour. It was fun to see everyone in costume and having a good time. I am finding gratefulness in the little things that we can do to keep a semblance of normalcy during this challenging year. I am also grateful that each of you will have […]
The Revolution of the Way of Thinking
Hi Everyone, All of us have grown up in a world where keywords have become the basis for search and advertising. It’s everywhere and embedded in everything we do. Doesn’t matter the device or the software platform, the paradigm is the same. You hit spotlight on your Mac or the search bar in Google and type in some keywords […]
The Passion and Inspiration of a Product
Hi Everyone, I wanted to share an excerpt from a letter I wrote to the Cakebread family this week upon hearing about the passing of Dolores Cakebread. As many of you know, I love wine, it’s truly remarkable how many different types, styles and flavors are to be experienced. With truly great wine you can […]
Making the World a Better Place in COVID-19
Hi everyone, The effects of COVID-19 are wearing everyone a bit thin these days. I’m seeing great teamwork across the company but I’m also seeing the undercurrent of stress and unhappiness. Totally understandable… just remember that if someone is getting under your skin, take a step back and pull your thoughts together. Everyone is well-intentioned, albeit their communication style may not work for you. Keep […]