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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
“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”
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? 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
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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
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
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
Asking a marketer to describe their brand’s content strategy is like asking my wife what she wants for dinner. You’ll hear 50 different answers that really only distill down to a handful of choices: FORMAT – “We use video, images and … Continue reading How To Spot The Best and Worst Content Marketing Strategies
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
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
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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
Adrian D. Parker 