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10 Business Books That Made Me Better
The secret is out. Each one of us has an idiot lurking inside just waiting to be unleashed. Even a genius is mediocre at something. The books you read and the people you meet are powerful tools for increasing your … Continue reading 10 Business Books That Made Me Better
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I Went All The Way To Uganda To Help Poor People And Couldn’t Find Any
Not a single one. I saw people eating scraps of maize. Torture survivors. Pregnant rape victims. Lepers. Crippled grandmothers. Blind great-grandmothers. The list goes heartbreakingly on. I witnessed thousands of people living in poverty this week but not one poor … Continue reading I Went All The Way To Uganda To Help Poor People And Couldn’t Find Any
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Why Fat, Foolish, Nervous People Make Better Leaders
It only took me a few decades but I’ve learned the only way to get somewhere new is to ask for directions. If I’m never the new guy at the office I’ll never be the VP of the division. If I’m … Continue reading Why Fat, Foolish, Nervous People Make Better Leaders
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8 Lessons For Leading Change
At the beginning of 2012 I resigned as Director of Social & Digital Strategy at RadioShack to embark upon a new challenge with Intuit. As if the task of building an enterprise-wide social practice for one global brand wasn’t enough, … Continue reading 8 Lessons For Leading Change
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Fear – The Primary Source of Creativity
“The things we fear most in organizations — fluctuations, disturbances, imbalances — are the primary sources of creativity.” – Margaret Wheatley I “discovered” Margaret Wheatley last year while in L.A. for a biz conference. You should discover her too. She’s … Continue reading Fear – The Primary Source of Creativity
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The E-Attitudes: So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur?
So you think you want to start your own business? Great! Read this first. Then call your dream-killer brother so he can talk you out of it… or at least get you thinking. Continue reading The E-Attitudes: So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur?
Getting to Know Adrian
Name: Adrian D. Parker. Don’t ask what the “D” stands for. Profession: VP of Marketing by day. High-maintenance husband and full-blown father by night. I also direct award-winning music videos. For my family. Dog or cat? Dog. Cats hate me, … Continue reading Getting to Know Adrian
15 Signs of a Great Social Media Manager
From Fortune 500 corporations to mom & pop shops, community management is arguably the most pivotal function of any social media team. A brand is the sum of its parts and oftentimes the person behind the social channel becomes the … Continue reading 15 Signs of a Great Social Media Manager
How My Trip To Uganda Redefined the Meaning of “Normal”
“Do you feel normal yet?” I’ve been asked that question on several instances since returning from Uganda last month and it provokes a great question in response: What is normal? This trip has truly redefined what “normal” means and I … Continue reading How My Trip To Uganda Redefined the Meaning of “Normal”
Just You Wait
Originally posted on My Mommy Stuff:
? Photo Courtesy of Masterpeace Creatives ? I love that my daughter is so much “easier” than my son. It’s not just because this is my 2nd time around. She really is a calmer,… Continue reading Just You Wait
Why Africans Close Their Eyes To Sing
Do you lose points on your Christian scorecard by keeping your eyes open during prayer? I’m an “eyes open” kinda guy during church and worship services. Even during prayer I prefer to keep the peepers unleashed since closed … Continue reading Why Africans Close Their Eyes To Sing
Why I’m Going to Uganda as Mosquito Bait
I’m traveling to Uganda today because God told me to. It was more of an invitation than a command. I didn’t literally hear His voice but in my thoughts, dreams, prayers and desires, this beautiful continent has been a … Continue reading Why I’m Going to Uganda as Mosquito Bait
Put A Ring On It: Moving Beyond Social Engagement
Day 1 of Social Fresh WEST is off to an amazing start. It’s always great connecting with new and familiar faces as we learn and laugh together. The slides below are from today’s keynote, Put A Ring On It: Moving Beyond Social Engagement. … Continue reading Put A Ring On It: Moving Beyond Social Engagement
5 Signs Your Brand is Abusing Social Media
Everything and everyone has a purpose, an intended reason for being created. Birds were born to fly. Fish were formed to swim. Social media was made to________. The word you used to fill in that blank reveals all you need … Continue reading 5 Signs Your Brand is Abusing Social Media
