Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series. On this episode, we talk with acclaimed jazz bassist, composer, and arranger Corcoran Holt. We dive into his powerful 2026 release Freedom of Art, a deeply personal and expressive sophomore album that reflects transformation, family, and the enduring spirit of freedom at the heart […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with project team leader, strategic thinker, team builder, and musician Joseph Fulginiti. With over 20 years of experience, Joseph has helped organizations solve complex product and business challenges through design—turning ambiguity into clarity, strategy into execution, and […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with small business owner, serial entrepreneur, and author Rich Ashton. Over a 45-year career in business, Rich faced a major challenge that many entrepreneurs know all too well—choosing between hiring outside leadership that doesn’t fit the company […]
Our Where Bloggers Live prompt was ‘Favorite Rainy Day Things.’ But when you live in Arizona, a “rainy day” is more of a concept than a regular occurrence. We get less than 10 inches of rain a year, so when the skies do open up, it’s a true event. Quote of the day: “It only […]
It was one of those slow summer afternoons you don’t forget. I was lying on the grass, looking up at the sky, watching clouds drift by. But they weren’t just clouds. Not really. One became a dragon. Another turned into a shark. And before long, there was a full battle unfolding overhead, sunlight flashing, shadows […]
A Practical Brief for vCISOs THE WARNING WE IGNORED OR COULD NOT UNDERSTAND For years, the most credible voices in AI research have issued the same warning. Treat artificial intelligence with the same institutional seriousness the world applied to nuclear technology. Warren Buffet put it plainly at the 2024 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting: “We let […]
Quick Listen: In boardrooms and break rooms throughout North America, a profound change continues to gain momentum. Organizations that once prioritized technical expertise and strategic frameworks are now making substantial investments in the deeply human capacity to understand and regulate emotions. What was previously dismissed as a peripheral “soft skill” has steadily become a cornerstone […]
AI Overview Payment infrastructure refers to a comprehensive payment ecosystem that includes credit card processing, ACH transfers, smart invoicing, recurring billing, compliance oversight, acquiring bank relationships, and API integrations. Traditional credit card processing focuses primarily on authorizing and settling card transactions. Modern businesses require infrastructure — not just approval codes. Nationwide Payment Systems provides direct merchant accounts and strategic […]
Quick Listen: In the pressure-cooker environment of modern workplaces, a single misunderstood comment or mounting frustration can ignite a dispute that disrupts teams, drains energy, and damages relationships. Yet emerging insights from neuroscience reveal that the path to resolution often lies not in sharper arguments or more rules, but in harnessing the brain’s own mechanisms […]
Your brain is wired to notice what feels relevant, familiar, and easy. That’s exactly what hyper-targeted marketing is designed to do. Explore how AI-driven, location-based advertising taps into attention, perception, and decision-making. If you want to understand why some messages land and others get ignored.
