Jim McCann is the founder and chairman of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. as well as a business leader, author, and philanthropist with a passion for helping people deliver smiles. Devoted to helping others, he also founded Smile Farms, a 501(c)3 organization that provides meaningful jobs in agricultural settings to young adults and adults with developmental disabilities.
How starting conversations, listening with intention, and overcoming our hesitation to talk to strangers can lead to stronger relationships.
Wedding season celebrates the beginning. Anniversary season celebrates everything that follows.
What my grandmothers, a peach pie, and a July birthday taught me about celebrating the people we love.
In a time of growing loneliness, the simple act of reaching out can strengthen both lives and communities.
Every life is shaped by the people and communities that recognize our gifts and give us a chance to use them.
Why summer may be the perfect time to put your phone down and rediscover the attention, creativity, and connection we've been missing.
Forget January. The best time to revisit your resolutions may be right now, when experience has replaced good intentions.
The Declaration of Independence began the story. Every generation since has helped write the next chapter.
The most enduring lessons often come not from what fathers say, but from how they live.
Father's Day is an opportunity to connect, check in, and start meaningful conversations with the dads we love.
What weddings and their rituals reveal about community, commitment, and connection.
Why education, relationships, and lifelong learning still matter as AI raises questions about the future of work.
