Category Thought Leadership

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Not the Trends You’re Looking For

This article isn’t an indictment of the plethora of reflections, trends, and predictions for 2023. Rather, it’s a reflection on the role of identity, self-expression, humanity, and community in marketing in the coming year(s). These ideas may or may not resonate with you. I consider it an invitation to question your approach to building meaningful relationships and experiences with people.…

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The Quiet Secret of Reflection

I have a secret. Confronted with the canopy of distant stars, silent landscapes, or the rush of the ocean I find myself lost. It’s an intentional act, of course. I have always found solace and intrigue in my most inner thoughts. Contemplating long held beliefs, religion, science, or unconventional art may be easily categorized as day dreaming. My father was…

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Unexpected Acts of Kindness

Sincere acts of kindness are endangered. In our hyper-connected world we move too fast to slow down and take the time to consider those around us. That’s not to say it doesn’t happen. And it’s amazing what a little note of admiration, appreciation, encouragement, friendship, luck, or love can do for you. And by note I do not mean the…

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Send the Elevator Back Down

Our success isn’t just our own. It’s a culmination of dedication, happenstance, hard work, loving support, sometimes a little luck, and opportunity. I recall a conversation I had years ago with a colleague about “sending the elevator back down.” Meaning, that each of us has a responsibility to share our success with others. As we achieve successful new heights, reach…

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