Be Curious, Not Judgmental

Be Curious, Not Judgmental

One has Ted Lasso, the football-turned-soccer coach in the wildly successful comedy of the same name, to thank for re-popularizing the famed Walt Whitman quote, “Be Curious. Not Judgmental.”   We were curious to learn when the great WW wrote this powerful statement...
The Not Too Early (Not Too Late) Holiday Gift List

The Not Too Early (Not Too Late) Holiday Gift List

The holiday season is fast approaching, but for B2C businesses, it’s already well underway. According to the National Retail Federation, 41% of consumers start shopping in October (or earlier). On the other hand, 58% of shoppers report they don’t finish shopping until...
The Making … Over … Of A Brand

The Making … Over … Of A Brand

Does your brand have more than a few miles on it? Indeed, the goal for anyone’s business is to establish a long and successful track record, but sometimes, the wear and tear of time starts to take its toll. According to Hanover Research, more than 75% of companies...
How Smart Is That?

How Smart Is That?

One of the great things about movies is they can capture the past and bring it forward to new generations. Take Apple TV’s recent release, Blackberry. For Gen Z, they missed the “Crackberry” era and the innovation of the smartphone. It was wild. As forecasters...
The Art of The Pitch

The Art of The Pitch

Last month, I had the pleasure of leading a pitch session to a packed room at Tech Alpharetta. While some people may have just come for the pizza and beer, most seemed genuinely engaged in learning the four steps to nailing a presentation. The Lead. Establish your...