One of my favorite activities for participants during strategy workshops is that of “Future History.” I have adapted a classic model into a blend of strategy and tactics to provide numerous clarifications and guidance for those individuals or companies wanting to elevate their game or change their current business direction. The object of this activity …
Is Your Business Movie Trailer-worthy?
Had an interesting conversation with a musician about creating a video sampler of his work. The conversation eventually turned into an impromptu video training session. I sourced a few images from my photo library to create the video below in the form of a movie trailer. I use iMovie to create a quick and simple, …
Beyond the Capture
Over the years I have connected with some wonderful and creative graphic recorders and graphic facilitators. I have seen them work as small as a 8.5x11 and as big as 5ft x 20ft. Each with a unique talent and style. This is what makes this profession so intriguing and wonderful. Yet there is still something …
Seeing IS Believing for Success
Seeing an idea, strategy or concepts is the first step in making them successful. This is important for businesses.
Past-Present-Future of thinkAbout
Had a wonderful and thought-provoking time at this year's thinkAbout in Cleveland. Sadly, it's the last event after 20 years. I am proud to say I have attended 10 of the 20 gatherings. It all ended at the place it began, Cleveland, Ohio. The event was themed around time and the #ExperienceEconomy evolution and hosted …
Signature Moments
Have you ever wondered if there was something more you could do to extend your brand or message? Well, there is. One opportunity that is usually overlooked is at the point of when your customers are exiting your business. Add a signature moment that adds that little punch to the engagement. As a Visual Translator, …
Seeing the Future of SEL
I had a wonderful opportunity to capture the ideas and conversations of a growing movement in the educational world. SEL (Social Emotional Learning) is an empathetic approach to learning and is seeing a growing following. Here's a look at the thinking of SEL.
thinkAbout 2016 Captured
Two days with B. Joseph Pine II and James H. Gilmore at the annual thinkAbout conference in New Orleans.