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.
From family recipes to annual outings, the traditions we return to each fall carry our memories forward and help us navigate change.
Why the stories we tell — and the ones we listen to — can bring us closer together
How autumn's changing light can help us appreciate the time and people that matter most.
From packed stadiums to backyard games, sports bring us together and give us reasons to stay connected.
How grandparents and grandchildren shape each other through shared memories, new discoveries, and time spent together.
How curiosity, structure, and a willingness to be a beginner can help us keep learning at any age.
Simple ways to ask better questions, listen more closely, and keep the conversation flowing long after hello.
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.
