Why does it continue to seem that things have to go wrong first, for people and businesses to talk about and more outwardly share their values?
We must have physical and external ways to show others the things we care about, the things that drive us internally. For Starbucks that external display is companywide closure, and this isn’t the only one that’s happened in my coffee drinking years. After all, many people go to Starbucks for a taste of community, not just a taste of coffee.
I talk a lot about "Brand Voice" but some people have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about when I say that. How you speak and what you say is just as important as how you look! Personality and tone of voice play a huge part in why we’re drawn to our friends and our favorite brands. So here are a few thoughts on brand voice and it's a good time to ask yourself, are you giving your voice the attention it deserves?
I'm new to blogging, not new to writing. I thought my slow start to this blog was because I wasn't giving myself time to write. It turns out my friction is the stage and the critic, both of which I've created. Here's a lesson learned in entrepreneurship and personal development, make time for the things that are important and also please be kind to yourself.
I admire how the Olympics which are characterized with such extreme effort, also so effortlessly connect us. Read my thoughts on what we can learn from the mission of the Olympic Games. Maybe one day someone will be humming your theme song all day or planning their birthday party in celebration of your movement. Bonus: A look back at my Olympics themed birthday party in 1996!