Dear Howard Shultz: Without question, you represent the epitome of entrepreneurship. Through your Starbucks organization, you have created a new culture for socially conscious business as well as for coffee and conversation.

Americans share and enjoy the right to free speech. We can say what we want and when we want – for the most part. But there are also consequences, as demonstrated by the ABC network cancelling its most successful television show – “Roseanne,” a decision that fell quickly after its star, Roseanne Barr posted racially driven comments on Twitter.Roseanne Barr’s post which targeted former Obama presidential advisor Valeri Jarrett, were offensive and clearly racially fueled

As a crisis manager, I have seen the very worst of human behavior and I have seen the very best. Part of my role includes guiding those involved in a crisis about what not to say and what not to do. Over the past month, the world has been inspired by the strength and momentum of Marjory Stoneman Douglas students

I needed a break. The chatter, the noise and the anger simply became an enormous distraction and irritant. So, I took the bold step of deactivating my business and personal Facebook accounts. I did this nearly two months ago and much to my surprise, I really haven’t missed it.