Chairman’s Corner
A running collection of ideas, essays, and conversations from Jim McCann on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the future of connection.
Jim McCann
Worth Media Group Chairman Jim McCann is a successful entrepreneur, business leader, author, media personality and philanthropist whose passion is helping people deliver smiles.
Jim’s belief in the universal need for social connections and interaction led to his founding of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, which he has grown into one of the world’s leading Floral and Gourmet Foods gifting companies.
Escaping the Noise of Modern Living
A call to step away from constant distraction, rediscover reflection through ritual or simple habits, and reclaim the presence that deepens relationships and makes life feel whole again.
50 Years In: A Business Built on Relationships
The tools of business have changed dramatically since 1976, but the principle behind 1-800-Flowers remains the same: helping people connect.
Inside the Naples Winter Wine Festival: Connection, Compounded
How a grand day of philanthropy became unexpectedly intimate.
Lodestar: The Self-Help Guide to Success, Happiness, and Fulfillment from Industry Leaders
An unexpected friendship sparked a new book, transforming a weekly newsletter into a blueprint for living your best life through timeless self-help principles.
Milken Reimagines the American Dream
In a divided America, the new Milken Center in D.C. redefines success, not as personal triumph, but as shared progress.
The Value of Philanthropy in Business: How Smile Farms Is Making a Difference
Walter Stockton, founder and CEO of IGHL, teamed up with Jim McCann to create Smile Farms, a nonprofit providing care and support for people with developmental disabilities, and created jobs for the aging-out population, with a focus on social responsibility and community engagement.
Strategies for a Collaborative Company Culture
1-800-FLOWERS.com implemented various initiatives to foster a more collaborative and open culture, recognizing the value of input from team members at all levels of the organization.
Worthy 100 Issue Celebrates Purposeful Success and Societal Impact
Worth magazine celebrates the Worthy 100, a list of people using their success and influence to tackle societal challenges, and has launched the Impact 150 list to recognize companies aligning their financial and societal goals.
Shelly Palmer on the Impact of AI and Productivity Gains in the Workforce
AI agency is empowering people to make decisions and perform tasks without direct human intervention, leading to a shift in behavior and productivity increases, and leaders must adapt to this change by rethinking workflow, processes, and compensation.
A Glimpse Inside Raffles’ First U.S. Property
Celebrating its first anniversary, Raffles Boston is a masterclass in luxury hospitality.
The Vacation Home Has Taken on a New Life Because of COVID
Worth chairman Jim McCann discusses the pros of buying into a private resort community with real estate developer Mike Meldman.