For the last two years, I’ve been part of a team developing rock radio content to talk to listeners about human rights. The goal is to help audience members throughout the United States better understand these critically important concepts that impact both their lives and the lives of their neighbors. …
Read More »Finding Your Voice as a Writer: Embracing Authenticity in Your Work
In the bustling world of literature, where countless voices vie for attention, one question haunts aspiring writers like a persistent melody: How do I find my unique voice? It’s the literary equivalent of a musician’s signature sound or an artist’s distinctive brushstroke. Your voice is the ineffable quality that makes …
Read More »How Having a Big Ego Can Make It Tough to Do 10 of the Most Important Things in Business
We all have egos, and for people in any position of power —including business leadership roles —that’s no exception. Having an ego, as psychologist Mike Brooks wrote in Psychology Today, is “not inherently bad. We need a coherent sense of self to differentiate ourselves from others and have a sense …
Read More »Five Strategies for Running a Successful Remote Team at the Edge of AI and Creativity
Remote work offers unique advantages for creative teams building cutting-edge AI and ML products. It enables collaboration across diverse geographies, bringing together top talent from around the world to innovate without the constraints of a traditional office. This flexibility is crucial for driving the creativity and rapid iteration needed in …
Read More »An Unlikely Duo: How a Legendary Actor and a Determined Young Dreamer Changed Each Other's Lives
On my 24th birthday, August 31, 2011, I moved to New York City with no job, no college degree, one suitcase, staying at my buddy’s apartment in Brooklyn, with a dream of living in the big city. I had started a video production company in Hilton Head and thought, “Why …
Read More »The Pre-Roll Market: Current Trends
The pre-roll is often a favorite item for a cannabis smoker, and the numbers confirm its growing popularity. As a fast-growing category in the U.S., pre-rolls are boosting cannabis sales and growth across the country. With cannabis becoming more accessible and fostering a shared smoking experience, the demand for pre-rolls …
Read More »Circles: A "New Old" Tool Can Transform Leadership and Workplace Culture
As we head further into 2024, we are seeing that living with many kinds of uncertainties, from layoffs to geopolitical instability and election year jitters, have long-lasting impacts on our work. Some of my early predictions have already come true, such as employee retention strategies being tested and employees struggling …
Read More »I Just Came Back From 2044, Here's What It Looks Like
“What’s next for the average American?” is the million-dollar question, when we’re thinking about the future. I’d go as far as saying the answer has been underneath our noses since long before the current feelings of anxiety and hopelessness started to weigh on our population, most specifically younger generations like …
Read More »Fan Data Deconstructed
Everyone seems to agree that fan data is the gold mine behind the current boom in the sports business and the significant increases in the valuations of sports franchises. Yet, no one is talking about what these stats actually mean. Who are the fans, what motivates them, how loyal are …
Read More »The Impact of Giving: How Philanthropy Shapes Leaders
In the business world, we’re always talking about exponential growth. But more important than user growth or revenue is the exponential societal growth prompted by philanthropic giving. By volunteering your time and resources to help others, you can create a ripple effect that has the power to outlast your business …
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