I just completed an absolutely incredible book called Ad Women: How They Impact What We Need, Want, and Buy, by Juliann Sivulka. It is one of the most incredible studies of gender history in the US I have encountered (and I’ve read a lot of history books!). Beginning in 1869 and taking her study into… Continue reading Women, Advertising, and Today’s Gender Questions
Month: February 2011
An Encouraging Journey
Tristan Bishop explains why an intentionally sculpted social network is the most powerfully motivating tool of the modern era.
50 traits I look for in a leader
My friend Tom Moradpour invited me to participate in a new blog community called #usblogs, an offshoot of #usguys on Twitter. The topic for this weekend is 21st century leadership. I wanted to write a post about how I think of leadership in the 21st century, but then I got to thinking about a person… Continue reading 50 traits I look for in a leader
25 of my favorite blogs
My friend Gaga (known in real life as Susan Fox) asked me for a recommendation on some blogs to read. Now, this is by no means a comprehensive list, but a lot of what I learn and have learned has come from these particular blogs. I could probably list hundreds without much trouble – and… Continue reading 25 of my favorite blogs
Does transparency kill authenticity?
Imagine, if you will, the following scenario. You’re walking your way through Twitter and the blogosphere when someone you like and respect a great deal sends you a direct message. “Hey, I have this ticket to that huge expo you wanted to go to. I’m not going to use it. Do you want it?” Well,… Continue reading Does transparency kill authenticity?
Amber Naslund and Jay Baer to visit TweetDiner!
Stanford Smith (@pushingsocial) and I are very happy and excited to announce that on Saturday, February 26th, at 9 PM EST, Jay Baer and Amber Naslund, authors of The Now Revolution, will be visiting us at #tweetdiner – a virtual stop on their whirlwind book promotion tour! Based on the book, the diner will be… Continue reading Amber Naslund and Jay Baer to visit TweetDiner!