SKETCHTHOUGHT: EXCELLENCE V. MEDIOCRITY
  • January 31, 2016
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5 Signs a Business Owner has Shopkeeper Syndrome

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Originally posted on AllBusiness.com.  By Emily Soccorsy and Justin Foster There comes a point in the leadership of every privately-held company when the owner is forced to relinquish a healthy amount …

Fear and Brand
  • January 21, 2016
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The Top 5 Fears Keeping You from Becoming a 21st Century Brand

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The 5 Fears Keeping you from Becoming a 21st Century Brand By Emily Soccorsy + Justin Foster In a recent workshop in Phoenix, we were asked the primary reason leaders don’t …

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  • January 21, 2016
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Why Leaders Need To Be On Social Media: A Forbes Interview With Justin Foster

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Justin was recently interviewed by Bryce Hoffman for a Forbes article on why leaders need to be on social media. Read and share here. Emily Soccorsy + Justin Foster are …

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  • January 20, 2016
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Top 10 Signs Your Brand is Opting In

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Do you find yourself grappling with how to take the 20th century equity in your business and brand and remain relevant in the modern marketplace? You’re not alone. Most established …

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  • November 13, 2015
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Time for ‘The Talk’: 5 Ways to Convince Your Boss to Build a Better Brand

Has your boss started asking you questions that make you feel uncomfortable? Like “What is a tweet?” and “Where does a brand come from?” If so, it’s probably time to …

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  • October 29, 2015
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The Link Between EQ + Branding

I recently opined in a tweet that branding is an extension of a leader’s EQ. That low EQ leads to bad branding decisions, lack of awareness & message obsession. This …

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  • October 01, 2015
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Leading with the 3 Bs: Beliefs, Beauty + Branding

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Since I was a child I have tried to live my life beliefs and beauty first. Here’s what I don’t mean by beliefs: condemning those different than you or imposing …

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  • September 29, 2015
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#sketchthought: Strategy v. Tactics

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In our brand consulting with clients and the speaking we do in front of groups there are certain ideas that transform into mantras due to the sheer number of times …

SKETCHTHOUGHT: EXCELLENCE V. MEDIOCRITY
  • September 18, 2015
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#sketchthought: Excellence v. Mediocrity

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Leaders are not able to convert their beliefs and values into a brand just by holding those values close to their heart. They must first understand what those values are internally, …

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  • September 18, 2015
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  • September 18, 2015
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Ageless Leadership
  • September 14, 2015
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Ageless Leadership: Opting In To The New Era of Business

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Today’s leaders have become much more adept at recognizing the value of the Millennial generation and at adopting new habits to incorporate them into business. But now, these leaders have …