OK, what if it wasn’t a bar, but The Center for Performing Arts in Vancouver? On June 9th, 2011, The
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One More Important Thing About Presenting…
Being memorable is one thing. Being authentic is another. The other day, someone directed me to a public speaking coach
Continue readingAn Open Letter To Conference Organizers
Dear Conference Organizer, It’s rare that you will get a letter from someone like me. I speak professionally at over
Continue readingSocial Commerce And The New Consumer
The consumer of today looks nothing like the consumer of yesterday. It’s not just Social Media. It’s everything from smartphones
Continue readingThe Distraction Of Twitter
It’s going to come to a head at some point soon. We’re all going to realize that Twitter is the
Continue readingGood Old Fashioned Values
If we use our traditional values in this now-digital world, we’re going to fall behind… faster. I have the pleasure
Continue readingIt's The Position And Principle That Brings An Idea To Life
Whether you’re trying to brand a new product or service or write a speech that will change the world, there
Continue readingMy Commitment To You
Why do you do what you do? How often do you do it? What’s the point of it all? I’m
Continue readingThe Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Maybe all of this Social Media stuff will not add up in the end. Maybe all of this Social Media
Continue reading7 Things That Blogging Does
Seven years ago (2003), I posted my first Blog post here. The day would have slipped by had someone not
Continue readingThe Future Of Online Video
Video is what video is. You can shoot it cheaply or you can produce cinematic quality. Is it ever going
Continue readingThe Spirit Of The Times
That’s what the word "zeitgeist" means… the spirit of the times. What is happening now and how does it all
Continue readingSix Links Worthy Of Your Attention
Is there one link, story, picture or thought that you saw online this week that you think somebody you know
Continue readingThe Truth (And Value) In Advertising
Sometimes, it is not about creating something new for an existing brand, because it should be more about ensuring that
Continue readingThe One Thing You Need To Know For Public Speaking Success
Should you use PowerPoint? Should you have your speaking notes on index cards? Podium or not? All valid questions, but
Continue readingHow One Non-Marketer Explains Social Media Marketing
If you had to explain Social Media and the Marketing opportunities available to young entrepreneurs, how would you do it?
Continue readingThe TED Experience
The truth is that TED is a lot more like a community than a conference, and that speaks volumes to
Continue readingDouglas Rushkoff Discusses The Power Of Creating Value
Douglas Rushkoff is a very smart thinker. His latest book is called, Life Inc. – How The World Became A
Continue readingTwo "Must See" Presentations From Web 2.0 Expo
This past week was the Web 2.0 Expo in New York City. It was a great event. I was fortunate
Continue readingRemoving The Most Painful Question Potential Clients Always Ask
"I’d like you to come into our offices and help us understand why we still need a website." You can
Continue readingSound Marketing
Here is a great (and short) TED Talk from Julian Treasure (author of Sound Business) all about the often-forgotten power
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