7 Content Examples Worth Savoring on Thanksgiving

“If you don’t ask, you don’t get.” That’s problematic advice. Taken to an extreme, it turns us into hustlers. The alternative is to realize that the best asks are actually offers. When we offer to help someone get to where they were going, we’re approaching the relationship with generosity, not selfishness. What work would we…

I cringe whenever I look at how many unopened emails live in my work inbox. I’m lucky if I open maybe ten percent of them — including anything promotional. But, of those ten percent, what convinced me to open and respond to them? Those companies did below the line (BTL) marketing right. Email marketing, direct…

Business jargon has long dominated corporate conversations, complicating straightforward discussions. My colleague Shannon and I tackled this issue a few years back by creating Business Babble Bingo—a playful yet enlightening game. This game was our subtle rebellion against the meaningless buzzwords dominating meetings, presentations, and websites. But despite the time elapsed, the problem of business…

Here’s why that happens and what it means. Please note: correlation does not imply causation and past performance is not indicative of future results. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. I used Ahrefs… Read more › Post Views: 53

When the investment committee is unanimous, it’s unlikely that the idea is a brilliant one. Significant division and strong opinions (and widespread skepticism) don’t cause great ideas, but they’re often present when they arrive. Post Views: 26

It costs more than you think. Last month, I hit the old stock on the Avery labels in my office cabinet. I had a bunch of things to send out, and off they went. It turns out, who knew, that old labels stop sticking. It’s entirely possible some of my really important packages never got…