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Brand Storytelling and Metallica

I had seen this spot on TV previously and loved its approach. Then I read the article below that provides…

What I Learned About Branding From Watching The National Dog Show

Well, it’s happened enough times now that I have to regard it as a new Thanksgiving tradition — watching the…

3 Surprising Leadership Insights From the World of Film Directing

The jet ski has now pulled away from the 2018 Academy Awards ceremony, including the historic race for the Best…

Joan Rivers, Bill Cosby, and Seth Godin

Cosby_Rivers_Godin_PorterJoan Rivers. Bill Cosby. Seth Godin. Could all three have said the exact same thing at different times? You tell…

Embrace the Mess

Let's stop equating clarity with progress. Let's stop associating perfect order with success. Let's stop clinging to (our illusion of)…

What’s In It For Me?

Right or wrong, the Internet has trained us all to ask “what’s in it for me?” So when engaging people…

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May 2014 Doing Stuff Better Do You Have a Passion? Are You Sure? The word “passion” gets used a lot in conversations about purpose, goals,… Jan 2014 Doing Stuff Better I Get High On New Year’s Day It’s true: I get high on New Year’s Day. Now wait, don’t… Aug 2013 Doing Stuff Better What Orioles First Baseman Chris Davis Can Teach You About Winning Off the Field Great in-depth article in Sports Illustrated recently about Baltimore Orioles’ first baseman…