The Road to Character
“When most people think about the future, they dream up ways so they might live happier lives. But notice this phenomenon. When people remember the crucial events that formed them, they don’t usually talk about happiness. It is usually the ordeals that seem most significant. Most people shoot for happiness but feel formed through […]
Four Comedy Rules to Use in Strategy
Advertising Age published an interesting article last month by Lindsey Allison, EVP and head of strategy at Deutsch. In the article, Allison compares advertising strategy to comedy and shares four rules that apply to both professions: 1. Don’t lie 2. Don’t try so hard 3. Make truth unfamiliar 4. Expose, don’t shock Click to read Allison’s […]
Great Business Tip!
On a recent vacation road trip from Texas to South Carolina, we ran into some car trouble along the way and were forced to find the nearest car repair shop. The place we happened upon looked like the last place you would think to look for some business insight. But there on the wall was […]
Give Up Your Excuses
A while back I ran across an article outlining the 13 things you should give up if you want to be successful. The following quote caught my eye regarding excuses: “It’s not about the cards you’re dealt, but how you play the hand.” — {Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture} Click Here to read all 13 […]
Your Finest Moment is Around the Corner…
“Our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers.” — {M. Scott Peck, Author of “The Road […]
Happy Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is all about honoring your mom, motherhood and acknowledging the influence of mothers in our society. Be sure to take the time this week to applaud and appreciate all those moms who have made a significant contribution in your life- both personally and professionally. Happy Mother’s Day from the Moms of NLT! Kristen Dyson, Kristin […]
Incorporate Video
Everyday, people watch hundreds of millions of hours of videos on YouTube and 3. 8 billion videos on Facebook. If you aren’t incorporating video into your marketing mix, then you need to rethink what you are doing. Click Here for 10 Ways B2B Marketers Can Incorporate Video into their Content Marketing Strategy. Spread the love
Not As Bad As It Seems…
Thoughts That Count From NextLevel Thinking: “On particularly rough days when I’m sure I can’t possibly endure anymore, I like to remind myself that my track record for getting through bad days so far is 100%…and that’s pretty good!” –{Author Unknown} Spread the love
Don’t Give Up On Your Idea!
Don’t Give Up On Your Idea! “Good ideas are always crazy…until they’re not.” — {Larry Page, Google} Spread the love
Understand How the ‘Other’ Person Thinks
It is important to understand how the ‘other’ person thinks. “Players think, play me and I’ll show you. Coaches think, show me and I’ll play you.” — {Shaka Smart, Texas Head Basketball Coach} This also applies in a business setting. Whether you are in a leadership position or hoping to be there one day, and […]