Unleashing the Unforgettable: Crafting Lasting Connections and Igniting Inspiration
In the realm of forging meaningful connections, lies an extraordinary opportunity waiting to be seized. Regrettably, it is all too common for such gatherings to devolve into conventional conferences resembling classrooms, lacking the profound emotional bonds that we...
The Secret Behind the Five-Top: Insights by Seth Godin
[Disclaimer: The following blog post is a rewrite of Seth Godin's original work. Full credit goes to Seth Godin as the original author.] Today, I'd like to share with you a valuable secret I learned from Seth Godin about the dynamics of banquet tables. Have you ever...
The Perilous Path of Digital Trust: Safeguarding Your Precious Data
The easier it becomes to generate and safeguard a video or any other file, the greater the probability of it vanishing or becoming flawed. The more crucial the data, the higher the likelihood that its loss will catch your attention. The more challenging it is to...
Does Facebook Penalize Post With Links
You may have noticed your Facebook post with links are being penalized. But Facebook isn't alone in this, all of the social platform penalize you for putting links in your post. A 2021 report from the folks over at Social Insider shows that the Facebook algorithms,...
How To Really Solve Problems
When we focus energy on problem solving it prevents us from focusing on opportunities, denies us of contribution, and robs us of a chance to make our world a better place. Choosing to focus on the opportunities that problems present does not mean you deny there's a...
How Taxonomies Work
If you by chance find yourself in a situation where you want to add a new word to the dictionary, you don't have to think very hard about where to place it. The dictionary serves as a useful tool that reminds us of the principles behind taxonomies. The words in a...
The Marketing Taxonomy
If you want to explain a field, if you want to understand it, if you want to change it, you need to begin with the taxonomy of how it's explained and understood. Here's a link to how taxonomies work. So if you're a marketer, a director, entrepreneur, freelancer, or...
Fitting In vs Standing Out
A green toad, on a white wall camouflages itself. That's because fitting in helps ensure survival. But for people in the modern connected economy fitting may ensure your demise. The challenge is that standing out is tricky. Stand out too much and you become an...
What’s The Difference in Goals and Objectives in Strategic Marketing?
Goal: What change are you seeking to make? Who do you want your customers to become? What will you be able to look at, or count that will tell you you've succeeded? Strategy: What will be the observable pattern in your behavior that informs us of your thinking, or...
Pump Your Brakes
You wouldn't get in a car only capable of acceleration. You know the car needs brakes for control, stability, and to stop when necessary. Brakes provide balance. When it comes to your career, business, health, and finances maybe you should consider pumping your...
Happy Birthday Prince: The Importance of Nonconformity in Society: Prince’s Unforgettable Legacy
The Importance of Nonconformity in Society: Prince's Unforgettable Legacy Nonconformity plays a vital role in society, challenging conventional norms and fostering innovation. In the realm of entertainment, I don't think there is anyone who ever embodied the essence...
Memorial Day 2023 Freedom Ain’t Free
A simple reminder, just in-time for Memorial Day. Freedom ain't FREE. Never has been, never will be.
The Dumbest Thing You Can Do
The dumbest thing you can ever do is to fear appearing stupid.
Past Performance and Indicators of Future Behavior
Past performance isn't a guarantee of how your client, a company, friend, or family member will behave in the future. But it is an excellent indicator.
America’s First Television Commercial
The first television station in America started broadcasting in 1928. For the first 13 years of its existence, television remained blissfully commercial-free. The first commercial broadcast in America did not take place until July 1, 1941, which is when the first...
Seeking Clarity and Vision
Helen Keller said..."The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." In a connected economy just about anything is possible so why not embrace the power of vision. We (meaning the world) need you to tap into your inner visionary, to dream big and...
Lose Yourself 2 Find Yourself
Sometimes you've got 2 lose yourself in order 2 find yourself.
You have our permission 2 Think Different
Some folks are still waiting 2b picked. So here you go...you have our permission to "Embrace the power of divergent thinking! Break free from the norm, challenge assumptions, and spark innovation. And, 2b a visionary. Go ahead and #ThinkDifferent please.
A potato chip bag or a microphone?
Is this... A. A potato chip bag B. A microphone C. A & B If you guessed C...that it's both a potato chip bag and a microphone you guessed correctly. A little something to make you go...hmm! For sometime now researchers have known that all everyday objects record...
Why Building A Tribe Is Key To Long Term Marketing Success
In the world of marketing, there are many different strategies that can lead to success. From paid advertising to influencer partnerships, there is no shortage of tactics that can help you grow your brand. However, if you're looking for long-term success, there is one...