Just back from China, a place I love to visit because the quotient of innovation and social and cultural change is so high. Even as the US is having one of our periodic economic meltdowns, the average Chinese man in the street seems more prosperous, confident, and optimistic than when I visited only last year. There are many clouds to this silver lining; still, it's a fascinating laboratory for moving the needle on a massive scale.
Whenever I'm in China I enjoy making photos wherever I go. Maybe it's my attempt to freeze a few moments in a land where so many things these days are shockingly ephemeral. In any case, a favorite picture from this trip is a woman entrepreneur in Kunming (click photo to enlarge). She's a classic study in what it takes to build a winning brand, including innovation, confidence, a unique sense of style, creative problem solving, differentiation from the competition, and a product that raises the bar. All of us working to build value for companies could take a few lessons from this savvy lady.
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I would love to travel to China one of these days - were you there for business, pleasure, or both?
Jess, this time the trip was pleasure, mainly pursuing my interest in Chinese tea by visiting some tea farms and factories in Yunnan. If you want to go to China make it happen! Things are changing so quickly that the China you see today will be very different from the one you visit five years from now. It's a bargain compared to Europe and, in the larger cities, quite modern and sophisticated. I believe that in many ways, it's a glimpse into the future.
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