Curiosity did not kill the cat
Why do some customers not buy from you? Be like that two-year-old and constantly ask why. Discover answers no one has before, and you’ll find profound truths to your whys.
Empire Builders: Lego – 6 billion pieces stepped on
From a homebuilder to the largest toy manufacturer in the world, Lego is a family business that has a history of innovating.
Leadership and the Little Voices
According to recent research, most of us are focused on our own performance anxiety: monitoring how we’re doing during a meeting instead of listening.
Why Telling The Truth Ain’t Enough — And What Honest Businesses Should Add to It
Think of “the way” as both a future hope and a path to get there.
Doordash – Ding, dong, your food is here; how food delivery became an app
How well do you know your customer? What would you do to get to know them better?
Don’t Worry We’ve Got This
As I knelt in front of my players, I was at a loss for words. Which never happens. You can never tell if I won the lottery or if my dog ran away.
David Ogilvy’s Secrets of Good Ads
"When I write an advertisement, I don’t want you to tell me that you find it ‘creative.’ I want you to find it so interesting that you buy the product.”
Goals are for hockey players
Instead of Goals, I had to make Promises. Your promises are the only things that separate you from your competitors.
My Idiot Friends
Stories are memorable, cherished, and shareable because of imperfection. A good ad writer creates attraction to imperfection.
Empire Builders: Spider-Man – Saved by a real Super Hero
A new kind of hero and a tricky way to get his idea past the editor.
Lessons From Branding Women’s Pro Soccer
The challenge behind funding didn't stop our marketing team from finding unique ways to reach our potential customers.
Rosie the Robot is happy serving other customers
Since March 2020, some businesses are hiding behind an excuse. We don’t have anyone to work. Blah, blah, blah.
The Beast Unchained
Addictions come in all colours. I believe all of us have a beast pacing back and forth, waiting for an opportunity to break the chain.
Screw You, I’m Going To Stand Out
How do you become the industry market leader if you say the same thing as every other business?
We don’t need no education
Faced with 2 similar candidates, the employer will differentiate them on education. Today’s problem is getting 2 people to show up for an interview.