Leaders & Legends: The Series
In-depth case studies and long form essays about everyday leaders who bend the rules in their favour. Join our growing global village of subscribers and discover how like-minded people are creating significant impact, substantial differentiation, cultural alignment and meaningful change within their companies, organizations and communities.
A Brick by Brick Bridge of Possibilities
The next time someone insists that your crazy, off-the-wall, BIG hairy, audacious idea is impossible, you might want to look them square in the eye and say:
The Difference Between Direct Marketing & Brand Marketing
What if you had to walk into a high-level boardroom and pitch the idea of running a 60-second Super Bowl commercial, spending a ton of company money and make a deliberate decision NOT to focus on the product you’re selling?
An Old Course On Building a Legendary Brand
You are nursing a frosty pint in a noisy Scottish pub called the Dunvegan, listening to a retired IBM executive admitting how emotional it felt during his first time at The Old Course.
Back to the Back Beat of Serendipity
In the U.K., they’re called “repeats”.
Here in North America, we call them “re-runs”.
The World's Most Dangerous Blog!
How reckless are you feeling today?
Ready to risk a little intellectual danger in the pursuit of clarity and truth in marketing? See if you can answer this skill-testing question.
The Difference Between JOES & PROS
Dad wasn’t home last Sunday to take his Father’s Day phone call.
In typical Dad fashion, he was out working his side hustle and doing what he has always done to stay busy and productive as he approaches his 79th birthday this September.
The Perfect Intro (in 6 words or less)
It’s admittedly old-fashioned, but first impressions still matter.
The Scoop on Highly Effective Families
The theory surrounding “work-life balance” sure sounded great when it first floated its way through pop culture in the late 70’s.
Kevin & His Media Company
At first glance, Kevin doesn’t appear any different than the rest of us.
But, when you get to know his incredible life-changing story and how he transformed the most tragic circumstances imaginable into triumph, you find yourself wanting to learn more.
Branding Lessons from Sesame Street
Why do so many people, companies and brands willingly surrender, sacrifice and butcher some of the most essential ingredients of their brand strategy?
A Tiger's Tale of Redemption
No one on the planet stood on a higher public pedestal back in June of 2008.
Sumter Lines in the Sand
One shot.
One fateful decision.
Sometimes, that’s all it takes and before you know it there is no going back.
The results can be catastrophic.
The Future of Canadian Trucking
CAN YOU HELP ELEVATE THE DEBATE?
Some are saying the Humboldt Broncos tragedy is a long overdue wake-up call for the Canadian trucking industry. And this is your opportunity to weigh in on the discussion.
Twenty-Nine
Watching Ron MacLean and Don Cherry on Saturday night reminded a nation that there are no words to describe an unthinkable tragedy.
Company Policy or Common Sense?
Can anyone explain precisely when and where 'company policy' ends and 'common sense' takes over?
Pawn Stars & the "Mona Lisa Effect"
What is the average number of potential customers that visit your business each day?
The Fitness Curveball
Everybody knows you can't "read" your way into learning...
How to swim, ride a bike, master public speaking or become physically fit. No amount of study will ever replace the actual "doing" of that thing you want to learn how to "do".
How to Place Better Bets Against New Competition
Not much is expected when a pro sports expansion team begins its inaugural season.