Rich Honiball
Today in Brand History: William & Mary
Founded on February 8, 1693, William & Mary College is a public research university located in Williamsburg, Virginia and is the second...
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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
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The Orient Express
(photo credit: trainconsultant.com) In 1883, The Orient Express departed on its first official journey from Paris to Istanbul. A luxury...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 9, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The Yankees
In 1904, the Boston Herald refers to NY baseball club, called the Highlanders as "Yankees", when it reports "Yankees take 2," The Yankees...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 5, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Minor League Baseball
In 1901, the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, known later Minor League Baseball was formed. Representatives of...
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
- Jan 19, 2021
- 3 min
Words Matter
With all that surrounds us today, there is considerable debate about free speech, words and their impact, intended and unintended...
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
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
Win or Lose
I am not a "participation trophy" parent. I think we need to teach kids at an early age that winning doesn't mean you did your best, and...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 30, 2020
- 5 min
Reasons for Gratitude
gratitude [ grat-i-tood, -tyood ] noun the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful I have a confession to make. I am tired. Worn...
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
- Sep 7, 2020
- 2 min
This Labor Day, Be Thankful for your Team
...if we are ever going to get to the other side, to a good place, it will be a team effort, not an individual one
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
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