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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
Jan 2, 20242 min read
Today in Brand History: Willis Carrier and the Birth of Cool
On January 2nd, 1906, Willis Carrier received a US patent for the world’s first modern air-conditioning system.
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Rich Honiball
Nov 12, 20236 min read
Today in Brand History: The Evolution of the Leotard – From Circus Acrobatics to Fashion Staple
On November 12, 1859, a revolutionary performance by Jules Leotard not only captivated Paris with the first flying trapeze act but also...
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Rich Honiball
Jan 2, 20232 min read
Today in Brand History: Carrier
On January 2nd, 1906, Willis Carrier received a US patent for the world’s first air conditioner, the first modern air-conditioning...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 13, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: Velcro
In 1955, Swiss inventor George de Mestral was granted a patent for what would become known as Velcro. The concept stuck (sorry, I had to...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 12, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: Spaghetti Westerns
In 1964, the film that popularized the "Spaghetti Western" genre, "A Fistful of Dollars" premiered. It was directed by Sergio Leone and...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 6, 20221 min read
Today in Brand History: The Piggly Wiggly
In 1916, the first self service supermarket, the "Piggly Wiggly" was opened by Clarence Saunders in Memphis, Tennessee. Prior to it's...
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Rich Honiball
Feb 24, 20213 min read
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...
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Rich Honiball
Dec 9, 20201 min read
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...
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Rich Honiball
Oct 12, 20204 min read
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...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 27, 20202 min read
Leading From Behind
...that is really what we strive for - as parents, managers, leaders - that the team is out in front making things happen.
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Rich Honiball
Sep 7, 20202 min read
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
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Rich Honiball
Mar 17, 20203 min read
Into the Unknown.
As I head into work today, I head into the unknown, as most of us do...
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Rich Honiball
Mar 8, 20203 min read
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.
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Rich Honiball
Feb 10, 20204 min read
Engaging In Healthy Conflict
We may avoid conflict because we don’t want to face the reality that in fact, we have a shared responsibility with what has taken place.
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Rich Honiball
Feb 7, 20204 min read
Why Do We Avoid Potential Conflict?
I see times where we face a challenging situation, a challenging individual, and instead of facing the conflict, we seek to avoid it. Work a
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Rich Honiball
Jan 21, 20203 min read
Achieving Small Goals Often Leads To Larger Victories
One set back can lead to another and yet to another until it feels like the waves are crashing upon you and you can’t catch your breath...
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Rich Honiball
Jan 17, 20203 min read
Not Everything Needs To Be Created From Scratch
Too many times we are given an assignment or presented with a challenge and we start with a blank piece of paper...
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Rich Honiball
Jan 12, 20203 min read
Don't Ignore The Chaos, Embrace It
I think I have come to realize that within the chaos often times lies the truth and potential solutions...
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Rich Honiball
Jan 9, 20202 min read
How Are YOU Treating Life?
If you focus more on how YOU treat life and less on how life treats you, that proactive approach can make all the difference in the world.
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Rich Honiball
Dec 15, 20193 min read
Better Late Than Never
I will admit that I find it incredibly frustrating at times because the more things are put off, the fewer options we have.
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