Blog/Updates

21 May HISTORY’S GREATEST LIVE PERFORMER?

Over several decades, I’ve made it a mission to see—live—some of history’s greatest musical performers … And even I’m impressed with the list: Jethro Tull | Steppenwolf | Ten Years After | Deep Purple | Three Dog Night | David Bowie | Frank Sinatra | Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young | Bob Dylan | Bonnie Raitt | Mike Cross | Neil Young | Tom Jones | Procol Harum | Tony Bennett | The Who | Billy Joel | Cyndi Lauper | Phil Collins | Rod Stewart | Willie Nelson | Aretha Franklin | Sam Moore | Sting | Alicia Keys | Eric Clapton | The Allman Brothers | Elton John | Paul McCartney | Garth Brooks | Paul Simon | Madonna | Sarah Brightman | Andrea Bocelli | Barbara Streisand | The Beach Boys | Celine Dion | Tina Turner | Shania Twain | Cher | U2 | Stevie Wonder | Florence + The Machine | Lady Gaga | Michael Jackson | The Rolling Stones, and Bruce Springsteen…

08 Apr Rising Creator – Motivational Speaker

Thank you to Facebook for awarding Play Offense with the "Rising Creator" title. ...

25 Jan Asia’s Leadership

Today, the world’s fastest growing region is calling for greater leadership. At present, around the world, in both government and business, we see a wider and wider difference between the skill, quality, and power of our leaders. Arguably, leadership, particularly in Asia, makes more of a difference today than at any point in recent history. This is true because the stakes for the leaders of Asia are higher—and so, then, are the demands of leadership.

02 Jan 2022: A Very Exponential Year

Vladimir Lenin once declared: “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.” 2022 was a year where decades happened. It was a very exponential year. Over thirty years, in advising over twenty-two winning global presidential campaigns, we’ve learned there are two kinds...

26 Sep THE UNITED NATIONS AT 77: A FUT URE VISION

This week in New York City for the first time in three years—before Covid-19—the 77th United Nations General Assembly convenes to create traffic jams and talk about the institution’s future. Across a parade of global presidents addressing this 77-year-old body, one thing is clear: The politics...

06 Jul It isn’t partisanship; it’s lack of trust in government

Below please find an excellent article by my friends and partners, Bob Perkins and Scott Miller, on the power of their “We Need Smith” research and strategic thinking—inspired by the memorable Jimmy Stewart movie. See some great recommendations and optimism within. And great luck playing offense. David It...