365 Squarey Monsters: What helps when the headlines won’t let up?

Sunday, April 12, 2026

What helps when the headlines won’t let up?

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A Strategy for Thriving in Trying Times

Lately, it feels like the headlines never let up. Between the constant noise of geopolitical turmoil and the breakneck pace of technological change, it’s easy to feel a bit powerless — like the world is spinning too fast for any of us to keep up.

When that happens, the temptation is to crawl under a rock and disconnect. But that’s exactly when we need to do the opposite.

👉 See how maintaining your social health can help

For six years, I’ve kept the Celebrations Pulse free of ads, but a 50th anniversary earns a small exception. This week, I’m looking back at some of the commercials that helped 1-800-Flowers grow from a local shop into a national brand, including a Gulf War moment when Ted Turner asked me to keep running spots on CNN.

👉 Don’t touch that dial! These ads are worth a second look

In Celebrate Your Story, Allison Gilbert shares insights from her work with Dr. Ruth, reflects on the importance of intergenerational relationships, and offers practical advice on loneliness, friendship, and how to build stronger connections in a world that too often leaves people feeling disconnected.

In Power & Impact, I speak with Joaquin Dulitzky about a question many successful families eventually face: What gives life meaning once achievement and financial comfort are already in place? Drawing on his work advising families, Joaquin shares what it takes to build a family life grounded in something deeper than wealth alone.

OFFICE SPACE: From the 1950s to the age of AI, the office has changed, but the importance of the people who keep us moving hasn't. With Administrative Professionals Week just around the corner (April 20), I’d love to hear about how your workplace has changed and the stories of the heroes in your office. See how you can share your story.

NYT BEST SELLER: Congratulations to my friend Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian, whose new book, Trump’s Ten Commandments, is now a New York Times best seller. In my recent Power & Impact conversation with Jeff and Steve, we explored how its framework can help make sense of this political moment. Learn more.