Rebel Brown

Somebody commented that I was really taking it out on the Power Dudes. So, just for the record, Power Chicks are worse than Power Dudes. Power Chicks swagger over other women like no man I've ever met, while they're sucking up to the guys, just sweet as pie. We gals know the type... (more)

Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely  Tiger is only the latest in the line of 'Great, All American Nice Guys' to fall short of our God-like standards. We have Michael Vick and his dogs. There's Sanford, Edwards and Ensign to name just a few government leaders who've 'crossed the l... (more)

Power is an ugly drug, a drug that many of us crave, some of us capture and we all believe we can manage oh-so-well. We point to those who slip and fall on the slippery slope of power, ridicule them and make jokes, knowing that we would never follow in their footsteps.  We behave... (more)

The last few weeks I've had a barrage of pornographic messages on Twitter. They are obscene, graphic and embarrassing. I block the senders and delete the messages, but they just keep coming. My other friends are getting them as well. We all feel so powerless to do anything to sto... (more)

I wrote a post last week entitled Ready, Fire, Aim. I closed with what I thought was a cute little double entendre'. Something lifke "Who knows, maybe we'll hit the bullseye!" followed, by a picture of a bull's eye...the Wall Street Bull's Eye to be precise.  Get it? If we focus ... (more)

I've been on my own most of my adult life.  I don't mind being alone. I'm an only child of two only children who had me at 42. I grew up as the only kid in my neighborhood. Now that my folks are gone, I don't have close family since I don't have kids. The good news? I get to choo... (more)

That's kinda backwards, isn't it? I catch myself doing it all the time. I get an idea, remember something I need to do, all while I'm in the middle of something else. I'm distracted by the new thought, so I get up to go fix whatever, grab whatever, do whatever, so I can come bac... (more)

I'm intrigued by the difference between what people say and what we hear. Communication is such a nebulous exercise. Especially with the rise of non-verbal communication in the form of texting, email, tweeting, FB posts and more.  If communicating was challenging before our digita... (more)

My southern mother had all kinds of cute sayings about life and the pursuit.  This one came to mind this morning. "You get more flies with Sugar than you do with Vinegar". I was chatting with an associate  about a client of his who is in a battle with another vendor at a customer... (more)

I admire all my associates who just say No. When a client or friend asks them for that little extra something, they sometimes graciously decline. They know exactly where their boundaries are, in business and in their personal lives, and they honor them. I'm learning that skill - ... (more)

What would we accomplish if we believed anything is possible? I've been asking myself that question a lot lately. I'm transitioning from a 20 year career as a consultant, reinventing myself as an author and a speaker/business coach.There are days when I know I'm on the right track... (more)

Signs are all around that we're sliding down a slippery slope. It's obvious to so many of us that 'society' is moving beyond civilization -  following the path of the once great Roman and Greek cultures . Business priorities are questionable, personal lives are filled with violenc... (more)

I grew up with a happy friendly Mickey - ready to lend a hand to support his fellow 'Toons' and always there to brighten the day with a smile. Mickey was the symbol of good clean living, family values and All American spirit. I still remember meeting Mickey for the first time in D... (more)

Aretha had it right about respect. We want it, we need it and we don't get enough of it. That makes for an interesting situation doesn't it? What happens in our society when one of the basic foundations of a civilized world - respect and courtesy - is a rare commodity? I'm not say... (more)

I have deep thoughts at gas stations. I was filling Thelma (my truck) with diesel and a 5 gallon can with unleaded. As I was working the nozzle into the can, the owner gently took it out of my hands, smiled and shooshed me toward the truck with a wave of his hand.  "Ladies should... (more)

This week I've been waxing on about trust. Or rather, the lack of trust. Without trust - we run the risk of losing -  a lot. We can each rekindle the trust. If we take a step toward trust, others will follow our example. The world won't change overnight, but we can change it ove... (more)

I was looking at a contract with my publishing house last week. It got me thinking about trust. This contract was lengthy and detailed. Fair, but very detailed. Yet there were still a few things I had to take on trust. I did it. But how many others would? My how times have change... (more)

Without trust, we limit ourselves, our businesses and our world.   So, how's this for ultimate trust? I imagine a few cynics out there see a little dog with a death wish. Others may see proof that curiosity really will kill the cat, er pup. I see the power of trust in action.The p... (more)

eMarketing is a powerful revenue tool - for marketing and sales. No one knows that better than Ardath Albee, author of eMarketing Strategies for the Complex Sale. In her newly released book, Ardath gives every B2B marketer the tips, tricks and tools they need to create eMarketing... (more)

eMarketing is a powerful revenue tool - for marketing and sales.  Noone knows that better than Ardath Albee, author of eMarketing Strategies for the Complex Sale. In her newly released book, Ardath gives every B2B marketer the tips, tricks and tools they need to create eMarketing... (more)