The latest assertions on how we can bend workplace culture toward greater creativity and innovation.
My friend Bill Kinnon is lamenting the fact that even a 1.1 terabyte hard drive is no longer enough to store all of his video files (he does television production). HD television bumps up the demand. We'll see where that leads the supply chain. Guess that's why we...
Educating potential customers can be powerful and perhaps nothing educates them better than experiencing your product. This is where free demos and bite-sized samples come in handy. Maybe you have a Kool-Aid Point with your product. People are polarized to either love...
If Blast! comes to your area... DON'T MISS IT! Yes, I was a bit of a band nerd in junior high. So, I guess this would qualify as Revenge of the Band Nerds. The show is a spectacle to be seen. The music and choreography are breathtaking. We enjoyed it MUCH more than...
On Wednesday, Tom Peters' website featured a reference to Catherine Kaputa, a branding specialist and author of U R a Brand. The title and concept seem to fall in line with Tom Peters' "Brand You" philosophy. Thanks to some comments on TP's website, I did a...
Don't worry, I'm not attempting to rip off Gaping Void. It's more of a weak tribute to Hugh's recent drawing. I didn't want to wait until Friday.
In a previous post, I discussed how major telcos were flashing their swords pertaining to the neutrality of the net. Based on this NPR story, the threat appears to be working. Not to be a Chicken Little, but this is starting to get scary. Other related links:...
I submitted a proposal to write a manifesto for Changethis.com. It is a presentation I present on personal development. The premise is based on the same concept as the 3 Rs of Business. In my presentation, I encourage individuals to take stock of their personal brand,...
Apple recently released some fairly clever advertising. What Works As usual, Apple's ads are carefully branded as they continue with a very clean and cool image. Unlike most of the iTunes ads, these strike a humorous tone. They are playful. Even so, they are not...
If you happen to see this post today, hop over to inBubbleWrap where they're selling The Prepared Mind of a Leader for 1/2 off with free shipping. I'm currently half-way through the book and have found it fascinating. It is a tough read, though. The authors give...
...maybe that's why I love the concept so much (sorry my CPA friends): Asset-Based Thinking (non-flash version) Just think what could be possible if people focused on: • Opportunities rather than problems • Strengths more than weaknesses • What can be done instead of...
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