Posted on February 17, 2007
BOYE band = Band Of Youthful Energy. I love new music because it has so much youthful energy. When I discovered Nirvana in the early 90’s, it opened my eyes to teenage spirit. The Arcade Fire shouted to me two years ago and opened my eyes to see youth’s concept of death and life. These …
Posted on February 16, 2007
Some of your biggest business breakthroughs happen when you are in the shower. I’ve experienced this and I know you have too. Just a few moments ago, I had a big breakthrough in the shower today. A little solution to a little problem related to a HUGE project in my life. Why? It’s chemicals. When …
Posted on February 15, 2007
Terrell Owens looks GREAT on paper. He catches more touchdowns per game than almost any wide receiver in recent NFL history. TO is also a jerk to team up with. He’s demonstrated an ability to blow up healthy organizations from SF to Philly and maybe even Dallas. In my humble opinion, Bill Parcell’s retirement had …
Posted on February 13, 2007
I’ve learned that sometimes the quickest route to a relationship is a mutual interest. Music is an incredible opportunity to do just that, because it can sell itself to anyone with an open mind and a song in their heart. I mean it. Anyone can be converted to respect your favorite band or song. And …
Posted on February 9, 2007
Many of you travel for your business life. We have very similar business related demands (early appointments, flights that cannot be missed, etc). Over the last few years, I’ve been collecting advice tips on how to travel with fewer hassles or calamities. One of my techniques I call the Two Step Safety Dance. The concept …
Posted on February 7, 2007
Welcome to all Typepad users visiting today! This is my first advice post for bloggers. Every day I offer a single piece of advice to assist you in your business, marketing and relationship life. Come back on the weekends for music recommendations from the world of independent and world music. I’m a professional speaker and …
Posted on February 6, 2007
Good things happen to people that make themself emotionally attractive! Some call them lucky, my research says there are actually likeable. When people understand this, they can begin to increase their emotional talent. When they start to boost this area of talent, their life changes for the better. In the Summer of 2006, I flew …
Posted on February 5, 2007
Yesterday was the ultimate dance for brand marketers. This was especially true if your specialty in marketing has to do with buidling brand awareness. You get 30 seconds for a little under 3 million (plus or minus production) and the world is watching. Traditionally, the funniest (read, most viral) ad generated the greatest number of …
Posted on February 2, 2007
Almost everyone has to give a presentation from time to time. Some of you will be asked to take the platform at a conference or a pulpit at church. Once you get over the sheer terror of it (I got over it as a lad in church), you start to look for ways to improve. …
Posted on February 1, 2007
Change can kill you if you fail to meet updated expectations. One day you are money and tomorrow you are a cost center. What made you value-added yesterday (I know the Internet, dude!) makes you a face in the crowd tomorrow. So the game in your leadership life to is see what updates are coming …
