Using Technology to Get Out the Vote
This Fast Company article by top blogger, Robert Scoble, shows how the presidential candidates are using a mix of technologies to reach different audiences, and to turn those into votes. The concept applies whether you are creating a community of...
We’re All Bozos on the Bus
Perfection is the enemy of our humanity. Lately, I've been wondering if I can do it all, be creative enough, and keep it together, at least until I've gotten off the phone with the last client. Can I be wise...
Laughing, Life and Work, and Listening
A few events coming up: Jan 24, 1:24pm local time, Global Belly Laugh Day, Check out the site for laughter yoga leader, Elaine Helle for additional info. I interviewed Elaine a couple of years ago for my podcast, Leading With...
It Takes Two Minds to Tango
I recently attended a friend's 50th birthday party, held at the Mercury Cafe, an eclectic restaurant and dance club in Denver. We had not seen each other since my 40th birthday party, six years ago (held at the not-so-eclectic, very-little-dancing-ever-goes-on...
Business is Where It’s At
My latest interview for the Leading With a Whole New Mind podcast is with Kenny Moore. Kenny is the co-author of the best-selling business book, The CEO and the Monk, and corporate ombudsman reporting directly to the chairman of National...
Selling Housewares is Alot More Interesting These Days
I recently received a Crate and Barrel catalogue in the mail. I've been a customer for years, even since I lived in Chicago and visited their first couple of stores. Usually, there are clean looking dishes or bright colored pillows...
Advertising’s Whole New Mind
I couldn't help but smile at this article from Fast Company, where the front photo had arrows pointing to two men, one labeled "Right Brain" and the other labeled "Left Brain." The article is about how a top ad agency,...
Internal Measures of Success
My sons, 12 and 14 years old, will be the last of their friends to get a cell phone. The 12 year old's friends use their cell phones to make crank calls to pizza places and girls they know. (While...