Seth Forges the Way, Again

Those who follow my writing know that I'm a big fan of Seth Godin, the prolific author/blogger on the new way of marketing.  I'm used to seeing him online or reading his books but he rarely makes the newspapers. It's not where his audience is.  Until last month, when he announced that he would no…

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Part 2, Brains on Fire: Interview with Spike Jones

“People ache for the human connection.” –Spike Jones, Chief Firestarter, Brains on Fire In Part 2 of my three-part interview with Spike Jones from Brains on Fire, we cover lots of ground, from what it takes to have a strong culture to how movements live both offline and online to how building a community is…

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Kim Dority, Part 4: Sustaining the Cause

Keeping in mind the mission is [to] disseminate information that helps people change their lives…, who can we work with that will allow us to move that …mission forward? –Kim Dority This final part of my interview with Kim was the most illuminating part of our conversation (at least for me!) Kim talks about ways…

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More on Three Cups of Tea

Last month, I blogged about Greg Mortenson's decades-long journey as a wisdom entrepreneur. Mortenson is the author of the best-selling book, Three Cups of Tea. Last week, Mortenson was in the news, having received the Star of Pakistan, Pakistan's highest civil award presented by the country's president, and in our uniquely American way, being named…

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Etsy: E-Commerce Meets Community

Etsy, the online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of "all things handmade," was named to the Fast Company 50, a listing of the world's most innovative companies. An interview with the CEO by Fast Company reveals the focus on community as well as commerce–profiles of Etsy sellers with personalized videos, virtual gathering places to…

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