Mary Matalin and James Carville, the business of love, hate, marriage and politics By Randall Kenneth Jones Originally published in the Naples Daily News I recently took a vacation from my normal editorial crusade for real human contact and posted a question on Facebook—one I frequently ask in person, too. Yes, Facebook: the technological tool that

We live in a pretty fast-paced world. These days, if we’re lucky enough to grab 10 minutes with a friend, we need to make them count. In the case of former Good Morning America President Phil Beuth, 10 minutes is never going to cut it. As a man whose life has focused on recounting some of the most

When you ask some people to give you 10 minutes of their time, it can feel like you’ve just suggested they donate a vital body part. Let’s face it, we are all protective of our schedules. Plus, many of us question the value of a conversation that lasts a mere one-sixth of an hour. What

Peggy Post has done her fair share of “opening” and “closing” lately. True, the concept of “closure” has received a lot of attention over the years. Just as a period or an exclamation point ends a sentence, closure marks the literal or emotional conclusion to a series of events. Closure has also highlighted the last

Mitchell Gold's ongoing fight to end discomfort By Randall Kenneth Jones Originally published in the Naples Daily News Mitchell Gold, co-founder and “chair-man” of home furnishings company Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams (MG + BW), wants to make people comfortable—in every sense of the word. comfortable [kuhm-fer-tuh-buhl]  adjective Providing physical comfort: a comfortable chair. Free from stress or anxiety: comfortable

Business Class: Embellish the world with a little bit of magic By Randall Kenneth Jones Originally published in the Naples Daily News Friday, June 28, 2013 KC Schulberg’s grandfather, B.P. Schulberg, produced “Wings,” the first film to win the Best Picture Oscar, in 1927. His grandmother, Adeline Schulberg, was Hollywood's first female talent agent. His

Business Class: Demonstrating "class" in "business" feels great By Randall Kenneth Jones Originally published in the Naples Daily News July 21, 2014 Two years ago, “Business Class” launched with a very simple goal: to explore best practices in business from an impressive list of business leaders, high-profile executives, newsmakers and business-savvy celebrities. Staying true to form,“Business

Mitchell Gold's ongoing fight to end discomfort By Randall Kenneth Jones Originally published in the Naples Daily News Mitchell Gold, co-founder and “chair-man” of home furnishings company Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams (MG + BW), wants to make people comfortable—in every sense of the word. comfortable [kuhm-fer-tuh-buhl]  adjective Providing physical comfort: a comfortable chair. Free from stress or anxiety: comfortable

Business Class: You always get a second chance to make a first impression By Randall Kenneth Jones Originally published in the Naples Daily News Friday, July 14, 2013 Jennifer Marlowe, portrayed by actress Loni Anderson, served as the receptionist at the fictitious AM radio station known to 70s-era television viewers as WKRP in Cincinnati. Anderson’s

"Garage Sale Mystery" book series author Suzi Weinert keeps on movingBy Randall Kenneth Jones Originally published in the Naples Daily News Former “military brat,” current military wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and Naples resident Suzi Weinert has found herself rebranded—yet again. No longer is Weinert known just as “the general’s wife.” In fact, retired Brigadier General