We all derive our insights, thoughts, and instinct from somewhere. We are led by something. Whether we care to admit it or not, we are all being led by something. We may be being led by people around us who influence us, the current culture… Read More »Leading the Leader
We can do better than the accepted standard In 2021, I plan to write without succumbing to the outrage ecosystem. And I plan to maintain with a level-headed perspective and a clear-eyed view of our collective future. –Om This is a great goal, but also… Read More »Besting the Outrage Ecosystem
This is the model of monetization for experts / influencers / coaches / consultants / teachers. I’m a proponent of paid newsletters. Providers like Substack, Ghost, and Revue allow content creators to monetize their niche following. I am still growing my own, but I love the concept and execution of… Read More »Twitter Enters the Paid Newsletter Game
When we appropriately prioritize our tasks, they earn our attention. And our best work comes from intentional attention. To triage is to assign degrees of urgency to something. In the medical field, it is the process of determining the priority of patients’ treatments by the… Read More »A constant state of triage
We’re shifting away from social on social media Recently, a number of websites I followed either removed their comments section or announced their intent to do so. Frequently noted as the reason for removal included a lack of engagement, a lack of civility, a change… Read More »Comments Are Dying
Let’s Shape 2021 Together I am drafting the content plan for 2021 and want to make sure it is aligned with what you are looking for. Which of these would you like to see covered in the coming year? Do you have specific questions? Case… Read More »What's Important To You?
Leaders take ownership when the story aligns with the principles Once there is a story, strategy, and principles, leaders take ownership and grow with mentorship, guidance, and learning from mistakes. -Leonard J Marcus, authorYou’re It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When It Matters Most
I’m not trying to change your mind. I’m actually mostly trying to understand how you think, and start from there. – Moncef Slaoui
More outrage leads to more attention. Many marketers, myself included to some degree, have preached the importance of being authentic in your marketing. I was recently asked about this and realized that “your authentic self” has different meanings to different people. There is a difference… Read More »Authentic You vs Crazy Everybody