After 5 weeks of travel — emceeing, moderating & keynoting across global stages — I’m home and back in the kitchen. Trying @thekitchn's #PantryChallenge: cooking with what’s already here and slowing the pace. Travel feeds the soul — home feeds the heart. https://t.co/MFagt5gRlY

🎄 Holiday Lesson #12: Showtime — Lead with Confidence Confidence isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. “It’s Showtime isn’t about perfection — it’s about being present.” — #EatDrinkSucceed Step into each conversation like the curtain has just lifted. Pg. 138

I practice intentional digital detoxing — especially evenings & weekends (some go better than others). Loved this @WSJ piece on young people embracing flip phones & digital cameras. Less noise. More presence. #DigitalDetox 🔗

🎄 Holiday Lesson #11: Power Points Your real Power Points aren’t slides — they’re the stories and connections you’ve built. “Your power grows with every bridge you build.” — #EatDrinkSucceed As the year wraps, celebrate not just what you achieved, but whom you connected with.

🎄 Holiday Lesson #10: Power Profile You’re the author of your narrative — every interaction adds a line. “Be your own critic. Know the impression you’re leaving behind.” — #EatDrinkSucceed This season, take inventory of your story and show up with intention.

🎄 Holiday Lesson #9: Keep Climbing “You can’t climb the ladder of success without letting go of the rung behind you.” — #EatDrinkSucceed As the year winds down, reflect on how far you’ve climbed—and who helped you. Then reach for the next rung and lift others as you rise.

🎄 Holiday Lesson #8: Encore! Encore! — The Power of Follow-Up The show isn’t over when the curtain falls. From #EatDrinkSucceed: “Follow up and follow through — that’s how you turn a meeting into momentum.” Send a thank you or “Great seeing you.” Connection is the encore.

🎄 Lesson #7: Dress Rehearsal — Preparation Meets Opportunity Great moments aren’t luck; they’re preparation. In #EatDrinkSucceed: “When opportunity strikes, be ready.” Know the people, purpose & possibilities behind every event — when you’re ready, the spotlight finds you.

Uncertain times call for steady minds. Entrepreneurs who stay curious, connected, and adaptable don’t just endure change — they shape what comes next. 🎥 https://t.co/qucayYjUcn #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #EatDrinkSucceed

🎄 Holiday Lesson #6: Every event and opportunity has its own cast — and you get to choose which scenes deserve your time. In #EatDrinkSucceed: “You don’t have to crash every party — just choose the ones that align with your goals and values.” More on p. 81.

In the wake of this tragedy, Susan and I are praying for the families at Bondi. As @BarackObama said today: “For everyone lighting a candle tonight, may the glow of the menorah brighten your darkest moments.” We stand with you. ❤️🇦🇺

🎄 Holiday Lesson #5: The most powerful person in a room isn’t always the speaker — it’s often the guest who shows up ready to engage. In #EatDrinkSucceed: “As a guest, you have the power to make an event come alive.” Bring energy, curiosity & generosity. More on p. 75.

🎄 Holiday Lesson #4: Your career is 24/7 — be an ambassador everywhere. In Eat, Drink & Succeed, I write: “Your job may be 9-to-5, but your career is 24/7.” Every interaction reflects your values. More on p. 46. #EatDrinkSucceed

🎄 Holiday Lesson #3 Every gathering — from client events to family dinners and community celebrations — is an opportunity to connect. “As social as any event may appear, it is business.” Listen, engage, be curious. More in Eat, Drink & Succeed (p. 43). #EatDrinkSucceed

🎄 Holiday Lesson #2: Ask Not What Others Can Do for You. Networking is about contribution, not collection. As I write in Eat, Drink & Succeed: “Ask what you can do for others.” A small introduction or note of gratitude can change someone’s path. More on p. 37. #EatDrinkSucceed

🎄 Starting “‘Tis the Season to Eat, Drink & Succeed: 12 Holiday Lessons.” Lesson 1: It’s Showtime. A White House mantra to focus, be present & lead with intention. Say it before every holiday moment: “It’s Showtime.” 📘 More in Eat, Drink & Succeed (p.135)

One of my favorite @VanHalen songs has always been “Jump” — and now there’s science to back it up. A @washingtonpost piece highlights how short bursts of jumping can help improve bone density. Here’s to staying strong — in spirit and in skeleton. 🦴 🔗

Wishing everyone a meaningful #Thanksgiving 🧡 Grateful for family, friends, and the inspiring people I meet each day. And for those far from loved ones — may you find warmth in friendship, community, volunteering, or simple acts of kindness. Gratitude grows when it’s shared.

I’m still that kid who loves the pool — so this winter I’ll be making the most of indoor or warm-weather swim time. Great @nytimes article on how to turn pool time into a full-body, low-impact workout (no laps required). #EatDrinkSucceed 🔗

Honored to return as a jury member for @eventexawards 2026. I look forward to seeing the creativity, innovation, and vision that shape events around the world. 👉 https://t.co/IvPbbrFksU #EventProfs #MeetingProfs #EventsIndustry #GlobalEvents #EatDrinkSucceed