by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Jan 28, 2015
On the sloping hills of Paso Robles, California, sits the L’Aventure vineyard. The grape vines that grow on this steep hillside must fight their way through rocky limestone soil for precious water and nutrients. The wine made from those grapes are bursting with flavor...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Jan 12, 2015
Two seasons ago I enjoyed my football first experience at Autzen Stadium at the University of Oregon. I traveled to Eugene to visit my nephew who was attending the college and to see what all the fuss was about. I should have realized that when every hotel room in...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Jan 9, 2015
Smart gadgets were all the buzz at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Smart drones were flying around the keynote stage, smartphone apps opened smart doors, and smart cars were driving themselves. There were also some very smart business leaders...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Jan 2, 2015
Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo who passed away on January 1st was 50 percent responsible for my decision to pursue a career in journalism and communication. Ronald Reagan was responsible for the other 50 percent. Both leaders sparked our collective imagination...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Dec 30, 2014
Like it or not, many business professionals are judged on the quality of their presentation skills. I wrote an article earlier this year about a giant tech company that scores its senior managers and leaders on customer-facing presentations. Higher scores translate...