Biz Lesson from a Flower Fail
I bought my wife flowers once, and she was overwhelmed… not in a good way. Here I was, thinking I was about to score some major points by...
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Case Study: How Vidl Found Clarity and Focus for Their Brand Story
For many business owners and executives, the challenge isn’t just having a good product or service; it’s making sure that their unique...
Leading with Vulnerability and Empathy
When a leader demonstrates authentic vulnerability and empathy, it reverberates throughout a team. I've seen it and learned it from some...
Why these M&A advisors are smiling (500% increased deal engagement)
There's a very good reason these M&A advisors are smiling, and it isn't the delicious tacos we had for lunch that day. Together, we used...
Pivotal Lessons: Low Fuel, Painful Guitar Strings, and AP Awards
Aside from the incorrect grammar (should be 1 Mile!)...I take a strange amount of pride in this. It made me recall lessons from a pivotal...
When a sales tool is "priceless"
The word "priceless" came out of our customer's mouth recently when discussing a strategic video story. While it's a huge compliment, the...
Best Storytelling Framework: From Mystery to Epiphany to Your Brand Story
I'll never forget how clueless I felt sitting in that Seattle bar with three business people who were generously brainstorming ideas for...
Outside the Box Strategic Storytelling
This may seem like a simple video, but this is an example of outside the box strategic storytelling. One of the benefits of being a...
Beware of Bogey Impact, Empty Impressions
A TV news coworker of mine was once celebrated for adding tens of thousands of facebook followers. Our social media consultants touted...
Lesson in Being Blackballed: Scarcity Mindset
I recently found out I've been blackballed from leadership positions in two organizations geared toward manufacturers. True story. In...
A Story of Abundance Mindset
This is a story about two businesses and leaders I've seen collaborate beyond their core offerings. Both approach business with an...
The Most Pivotal Moment in My Entrepreneurial Journey
Okay, story time.... HUGE significance tied to the Zoka coffee shop in Kirkland, Washington (outside Seattle) and my meetings this week...
3 Lessons from a Diversity Breakthrough in Cosmetics
One of my favorite podcasts these past 4+ years is "How I Built This with Guy Raz." It helped fuel my entrepreneurial fire as I was...
Do I Miss TV News? No, Here's Why
I often get asked if I miss being a TV news anchor/reporter. I'll answer that in 3 different ways. 1. No 2. At the gym this morning...
For Lasting Impact, Profit First
Profit must come first. I can feel the annoyance from many of you at that statement through the screen! The seasoned business people are...
Cosmos Corporation: A Study on Endurance and Faithfulness
Since the company started in 1980, Cosmos has faced countless challenges. The founders leaned on the bible and their faith to endure.
Innovation, Disruption, and the Customer Buying Journey
I spent 3 1/2 hours in a car dealership recently and it led me to explore the topic of innovation. I was puzzled that...
I'm Blessed, And...
How do you answer when someone asks, how are you doing? Do you feel pressure to present a version of yourself and your life that...
Confident Humility
I’ve been learning an important lesson over the past few years on “confident humility.” It’s certainly not something I’ve mastered and...
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