In a gesture of remembrance, 'doing a good deed' for someone you don't know is something we can do to honor those that were lost and the families that lost them.READ»
People often ask me, "How do I know if it is right to start a social entrepreneurship organization?" or "How do you make the jump and just start?" In many ways, if you have to ask that question regarding social entrepreneurship, or marriage, then I think for me--it probably isn't right. READ»
Every year summer brings with it a noticeable drop in social media traffic as people recharge their batteries and cut down on screen time. With that comes an unavoidable attrition of your community, whether in terms of growth rate or engagement. So here's ten ways to breathe new life into your community this fall. READ»
In the hype that is social media marketing, it is often hard to distinguish between the braggadocio and the brilliant. Communities launched with great fanfare slink away quietly into the burial ground of false promise. So to stumble across a vibrant community--one that predates Facebook and supports a B2B brand--is not just surprising, it is downright awe-inspiring.READ»
With a few lessons gleaned from Mother Monster (and marketing genius) Lady Gaga, brands can create sweet harmony with their customers--and build an authentic community in the process. READ»
Great respect is due for anyone starting a venture. A tremendous undertaking in leadership is entailed. Here are some ideas in bootstrapping which have been helpful to me, and which I hope will help anyone growing their own organization.READ»
Every CEO is in a position of leadership, and that means that every day, people are looking to your actions. CEOs also make mistakes. And that's where the graciousness of your team, and the graciousness of you, come in. We need to apologize, and quickly.READ»
There has been a long history of less-than-successful kitchen gadgets, from the automatic potato peeler to Internet-enabled refrigerators. Many of these design concepts fail because they either miss the mark or because they assume ...READ»
A pop-up community center offsite at SXSW teaches sewing classes, engages Austin crafters, and even manages to turn those craptastic swag bags into something usable!READ»
One of my favorite partnerships was formed in 2006 between Danone and Muhammed Yunus' Grameen Bank. The goal was that Grameen could help Danone create a unique community-based business model.READ»
Even if you are a domestic company, your employees are increasingly from all over the world. So now your domestic company is global even if you don't have offices overseas. And as a socially responsible company, international giving is no longer optional.READ»
Everyone wants a good deal. A few months ago, most people had never heard of Groupon, but now there are so many daily deal addicts, our wallets are bulging with coupons. As the market is maturing, niche sites are launching and deals are now targeted to better address specific needs and interests.READ»
On January 11th, I had the profound honor of being one of a small group of professionals invited to hear Deepak Chopra speak about his latest book "The Soul of Leadership" at the offices of Morgan Stanley in Times Square.READ»
