Management
Creating a reputation as a subject matter expert in a specific area is both simple and difficult. On the one hand, some say it takes 10,000 hours of study and hands-on experience to become an authority in any given field. On the other, others would argue that all [...]
Crowd funding and crowdsourcing are among today’s most popular topics with finance, corporate and consumer audiences looking to raise funds for new businesses, startups and projects, whether as non-profits or for-profit ventures. As one of today’s best-known crowdfunding speakers and experts, and the author of The Crowdfunding Bible, [...]
Having satisfied customers is an admirable goal. However, having customers who love your brand so much they not only keep coming back, but feel so passionate about it that they feel compelled to share its promise with others, is a more fulfilling and potentially rewarding one. As Ken [...]
Businesses juggling change management efforts and strategic initiatives as they work to adapt or reposition their organization to cost-efficiently and effectively operate in the new market reality often face a number of challenges from a corporate leadership standpoint. As even the most successful executives and best keynote speakers [...]
Are you thinking about hiring a professional speaker for your next business meeting, conference, or event, and curious about what motivational speaking experts actually do? Several factors are involved in selecting an effective and engaging presenter, and understanding these individuals’ craft is important when deciding whether or not [...]
Every entrepreneur worth his or weight in bestselling business books is familiar with the philosophy of the lean start-up—a stratagem which advocates learning, analytics and iteration, and offers a more measured approach to organizational progress and expansion. But equally important to note for modern executives is minimum viable [...]
With age comes wisdom, or so we’re told. The truth is, all of us can learn a lot from children—and that goes double for CEOs. Experience counts for a lot, but so does a simple way of thinking, uncluttered problem-solving, and even basic, sensible kindness. And as any [...]
As we’ve touched on several times, 2013 promises to be a banner year for innovation in every field, as a multitude of new business and technology advancements promise to bring several industries kicking and screaming into the future. Needless to say, as a public speaker and futurist, it’s [...]
January 25, 2013
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Online influencers are probably the most important component in the Internet marketing and promotion value chain. The challenge is to identify and connect with the right kind of authorities that can have a major impact on promoting a website, blog, business, brand, or individual. According to a Forrester [...]
January 24, 2013
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If you’re planning a corporate meeting or special event for your company, your choice of professional keynote speaker to kick off the itinerary can be every bit as important as the venue, theme and timing for the occasion. While not every conference may call for the services of [...]
