Here’s my story: What’s yours?
Meticulous prep produced the infamous 9:41 timestamp on the now-iconic iPhone screen. Steve Jobs, the masterful presenter, timed every transition, every demo, and every slide with menacing precision. Why wouldn’t he? He’s the guy that…
I was asked by the Social Media Club of Knoxville to present “Social Media Fail Whales.” I decided to create 26 company fails and wins (with lessons) in social media. Here is the Slideshare deck. Links to…
True or False: Mattresses double in weight every 8 years because of dust mites, dead skin, and human waste? Answer: Yuck! Why am I answering this disgusting question? From now on, when I hear MattressFIRM, I…
Few ad campaigns survive the sizzle of the moment. They tap into a narrative of humanity, and we remember them long after the ad dollars have evaporated. Think Apple, Volkswagen, Coca-Cola. Here’s a story about a different…
Maybe I should start a side business. Maybe I should make time to pick up my painting hobby. Maybe I’ll be there. Maybe we should do lunch. Whatever the question, “maybe” is a powerful mental shield that prevents…
When I finished law school in 2006, my parents gave me a nice graduation gift. I penned many of the most important documents with it: wrote essays on the bar exam, signed my mortgage documents,…