Rich Honiball
Today in Brand History: Instant Ramen
Today in #Brand History: In 1958, Momofuku Ando marketed the first package of precooked instant noodles under the brand name "Chikin...
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A Sweet Blog...
From time to time, I write. Or I take pictures. I have started recording videos, more to push myself because I am uncomfortable in front of any camera. The views I express are random, subject to change, and though influenced by my experiences and environment, they are completely mine!
I hope you enjoy. Perhaps glean something useful. And as always, I do appreciate feedback. No, seriously, I really do! Most days...
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Rich Honiball
- Aug 23, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The Oakland A's
In 1980, Charles O. Finley sold the Oakland A's MLB franchise for $12.7m to Walter Haas Jr., who at the time was the chairperson (and...
Rich Honiball
- Aug 22, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Cadillac
In 1901, the Cadillac Motor Company was formed from the remnants of the Henry Ford Company by Henry Leland and Ford's former financial...
Rich Honiball
- Jul 9, 2022
- 2 min
Covet The Simple Things In Life
We are back from our three week trip (don't worry, I plan to post more photos) and right now, I am enjoying a tomato sandwich. A simple,...
Rich Honiball
- Nov 26, 2021
- 3 min
The History of Black Friday: Gold, Red, and Navy?
I started my adult journey wanting to be a lawyer. In the US Navy. An unplanned and unsanctioned bike ride and a run in with a car...
Rich Honiball
- Nov 25, 2021
- 3 min
Thanksgiving: Politics, The Great Depression, and Retail?
What we learned. Pilgrims fresh off the Mayflower celebrated the harvest with a potluck dinner with their friendly neighbors, the...
Rich Honiball
- Feb 24, 2021
- 3 min
I’m not ok. And that’s ok…
I am sitting a local coffee shop, next to my daughter’s school. I just dropped her off and am grabbing a latte with skim milk and a...
Rich Honiball
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
You Don't Know...
This month, I've been focusing on trying to approach every interaction with kindness. No, it doesn't mean I've gone soft or that I am...
Rich Honiball
- Dec 9, 2020
- 1 min
Keep The Faith
A few weeks ago, my wife asked me why I was signing off these videos and even some of my emails with "Keep the faith!" Honestly, I...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 24, 2020
- 2 min
A Simple Gesture, An Act of Kindness
I like to think of these simple gestures as "micro moments", extended from one to another in either a business or personal setting.
Rich Honiball
- Oct 12, 2020
- 4 min
A Time For Exploration
I am struck by the fact that this will be the first time in fifteen or twenty years where I have not traveled somewhere new...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 27, 2020
- 2 min
Leading From Behind
...that is really what we strive for - as parents, managers, leaders - that the team is out in front making things happen.
Rich Honiball
- Sep 21, 2020
- 3 min
My Advice, Just Drink the Wine
Sounds catchy for a blog post, don't you think? I will admit, this past week was pretty challenging, a bit of a roller coaster ride. It...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 9, 2020
- 8 min
It's Time To Disrupt Your Algorithm
In today's virtually driven, socially fueled environment, we need to take the same actions...seeking a greater range diversity.
Rich Honiball
- Jun 29, 2020
- 4 min
Digging into Data without Preconceived Bias
...often we look at a situation with superficial information and our own biases and make decisions that aren’t as well formed or informed as
Rich Honiball
- Jun 5, 2020
- 3 min
How Are You Doing?
When was the last time you asked how someone was doing? Someone you see every day or someone you haven’t kept in touch with.
Rich Honiball
- Apr 28, 2020
- 3 min
The New, New Normal
...eventually I replaced tossing and turning, trying to get back to sleep with getting up early, going for a walk, meditating, and writing.
Rich Honiball
- Mar 17, 2020
- 3 min
Into the Unknown.
As I head into work today, I head into the unknown, as most of us do...
Rich Honiball
- Mar 8, 2020
- 3 min
Spring Forward: Losing an Hour, Gaining Perspective.
I... wasted more than one hour yesterday allowing myself to get caught up in what wasn’t done, rather than invest in what I could do.
Rich Honiball
- Jan 31, 2020
- 3 min
The Mission Starts With Me
My “Mission You” starts with “Mission Me.” Self-reflection. Acceptance of imperfection and even failure. Willingness to....
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