Go Out and Explore!
Too often we substitute the ease of exploration on the internet for actual experience. But it’s really not the same.Maybe we’re too busy, maybe...
A Morning at Cornell with my Flip Cam
I was up at Cornell recently guest lecturing in an integrated marketing class.
I had a bit of time in the morning and decided to...
Improve with Improv
Think SNL or Second City. Do these silly skits have anything serious to teach us about building better brands? Quite possibly yes, if you...
The Beauty of Imperfection
I think that many of us operate under the false illusion that we can control everything.
OK, by “many of us” I mean me…and maybe...
Top 5 Creativity “Rut Busters”
What do you do when the well runs dry?
I mean the creativity spring, the idea river, the fountain of wit…
Maybe you are one of...
Start Making Scents
Fragrance is one of the most powerful triggers of memory and emotion, yet it is largely under-leveraged as part of the creative process.Whenever I...
The Magic Ingredient
In honor of the World Innovation Forum in NYC last week I was poking around on YouTube and came across this clip from a...
Silence is Golden
How much silence do you have in your life?If you are even a bit like me, silence may not be that "golden" to you....
Remember to Be Mindful
I wear a small black string on my right wrist.
some one asked me recently what it's for.
"It's to remind me to be mindful." I...
A Rise in Booty Branding?
I am wondering if this is a new trend. Part of a recession-reaction, devil may care “bigger is better” attitude.
Today, I learned (quite by...