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Should Marketers Strive To Make A Difference?

Despite all the cynicism I've seen about marketing professionals--so often depicted as subversive brainwashers, spin doctors, or snake-oil salesmen--I've often imagined that even those who seemed aligned with mind-boggling products, causes, or political candidates must believe in what they do. That's my eternal optimism speaking, or perhaps my naivete.READ»

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5 Simple Steps to Transform Any Talking Head into an Irresistible Story

Ahhh. The “talking head.” Just the thought of it brings an overwhelming yawn to you, doesn’t it?“Talking heads” are ubiquitous in many organizations but here’s the funny thing about it– hardly anyone watches them.Truth ...READ»

Employee Engagement Lessons from Fast Company’s “30 Second MBA” Part 2

Here’s part two of my conversation with Ellen McGirt, Senior Writer for Fast Company magazine and Dean of Fast Company’s “30 Second MBA” website.Part one can be found here.5. Many organizations see and hear the potential ...READ»

Employee Engagement Lessons from Fast Company’s 30 Second MBA: Part 1

I’m a big fan of Fast Company’s “30 Second MBA” site. The minute it launched, I felt it offered a simple yet highly effective way for organizations to integrate social media concepts into their internal communication ...READ»

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Measuring Consumer Behavior: An Oxymoron

Excerpt from upcoming book: Sensory Balance and Wellness in New Home Sales READ»

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Wellness in New Home Sales, for that matter, any kind of selling!

Why is it so important to provide safety before I begin the sale? Providing Safety First It’s a unique concept, approaching the sale from the abstract angle of establishing a safe environment for the prospect, and one that’s ...READ»

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Brand Therapy and the 5 Senses of Marketing

Jerry Rouleau, New Home selling expert and host of BuilderRadio.com, interviews me on the Monday Morning Sales Meeting and we discuss the idea of Branding Therapy, core human behavior cues and their value in setting up a successful ...READ»

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The Soul of Leadership

Integrating personal and professional development is driving leadership development programming in the public and private sectors. Is B-School the new self help movement?READ»

The Simple Power of Authentic Videos in Employee Communications

Employees can be tough video critics.Which makes producing internal videos that resonate with employees quite challenging.How do I know? Because I spent 10 years as an employee and as a video producer with a Fortune 100 firm. My ...READ»