“Mr. Ambassador” | Marketing Director | Unless otherwise noted, opinions are my own.
Indianapolis, IN
Joined July 2007
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Happy #OpeningDay2023
Two quotes that summarize the “joy” and the “oy” as a Cubs fan:
“It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two!” - Ernie Banks
“Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue.” — @GeorgeWill
#NextStartsHere – at Lawrence, IN
"I became operational on the 12th of January 1992 in Urbana, Illinois.”
Happy 31st birthday, HAL. #ChatGPT may be all new and shiny, but you’re still the best to me. 🎂 – at Lawrence, IN
In 2023, let's normalize hiring people who don't follow a linear career path.
What I can teach:
1. Tools
2. Processes
3. Productivity
What I can't teach:
1. Empathy
2. Patience
3. Humanity
What a subtle, but powerful, bit of reframing by @SusanDavid_PhD
Instead of saying, “I am X” (angry, sad, jealous, etc.), why not reframe it as “I notice I am feeling X”?
This is #EmotionalAgility. Feel what you’re gonna feel … and then let the feeling pass. – at Lawrence, IN
HINT: Blogging never "died." It's been going strong even as folks migrated to FB, TW, etc.
Check out @OohDirectory. You'll find a well-organized directory of blogs. As a marketer, I find it invaluable because blogs still get the best Googlejuice. ooh.directory/
OG Blogger @jkottke is back after a 7-month sabbatical! Welcome back, amigo!
Jason has been one of my daily reads for years. If you're looking for some truly insightful writing on a variety of different subjects, give Jason your time and attention.
kottke.org/22/11/hi-hello-im…
My partner and I made a Christmas ornament at the lovely, delightful @tealcanary art studio. It was a fun way to support a small business on #SmallBusinessSaturday.
You ever get the feeling that some people just like to stir up shit and get people riled up? #rhetoricalquestion – at Lawrence, IN
99% of marketers are doing content marketing wrong.
Here's why.
linkedin.com/pulse/content-m…
#contentmarketing #strategy #tactics #business #peoplefirst
WISDOM: Thinking is good. Overthinking can end things before they ever get a chance to develop. – at Lawrence, IN
I’m subscribed. How about you? – at Lawrence, IN
Are you listening to Music at the Movies yet?
If you enjoy film scores and soundtracks, you might want to give it a spin.
It’s like an audio version of liner notes (remember those?). pca.st/podcast/8f2ca3b0-28db…
“Unless both sides win, no agreement can be permanent.” - Mr. Jimmy.
#leadership #Nonzero – at Lawrence, IN
Master Chief? Sorry, kids, but I have two words for you: ELLEN. EFFING. RIPLEY.
youtu.be/yr8uZfvCBtQ – at Lawrence, IN
Translation: be a good human. #goodadvice – at Indiana, USA
Ellen was a true pioneer in many ways. Apple fanboys should take a moment and reflect on her incredible legacy. – at Lawrence, IN
Springboard sadly notes the passing of our colleague, Ellen Hancock. Kay Koplovitz, Springboard’s Co-Founder and Chairman, wrote a tribute to honor Ellen's memory and legacy as a Director, Advisor, Mentor, and Friend.
Read it here: lnkd.in/gV_F8DWs
