Synthesis Episode 1: Why Digital Learning Still a Mystery to So Many
Filed Under: Leadership, Synthesis
EPISODE 1: Treion Muller and Digital Transformation LISTEN HERE Synthesis is a Root + River hosted webcast featuring nonconformist leaders whose ideas make them — and us — see the …
Compassion makes branding better
Filed Under: 21st Century Branding, Beliefs-Based Branding, Social Media
You might not think compassion has much to do with branding. We don’t like to disagree. Actually, that’s not true. We do like to disagree. (See what we did there?) …
How do we create a market position?
Filed Under: 21st Century Branding, Beliefs-Based Branding
Editor’s Note: As we move into the last two seasons of the year, we are answering questions people have repeatedly asked us about branding and marketing. Like “authenticity,” “story” and …
We do retreats. Do you?
Filed Under: 21st Century Branding, Workshops
We never used to retreat this much. Ever. (In fact, Justin thought retreats were kind of lame.) But in building a virtual team and working from far-flung corners of the …
Who the heck is my target audience?
Filed Under: 21st Century Branding, Beliefs-Based Branding
Editor’s Note: As we move into the last two seasons of the year, we are answering questions people have repeatedly asked us about branding and marketing. Let’s start with this …
Change: Why Not Love It?
Filed Under: 21st Century Branding, Beliefs-Based Branding
Leaders who have yet to embrace change are at a distinct disadvantage. Those who fear change they do not understand very well may be opting out of modern business. Read: …
Why is marketing so overwhelming?
Filed Under: 21st Century Branding, Beliefs-Based Branding
Editor’s Note: As we move into the last two seasons of the year, we are answering questions people have repeatedly asked us about branding and marketing. Marketing is overwhelming. What …
Inner Work: A Crucial Building Block for Modern-Day Brands
Filed Under: 21st Century Branding
We often say, “start at the root.” When a leader looks inward to build their brand, he or she is doing the work that most haven’t dared to do. By …
Defiance: Your Leadership Style’s Secret Weapon
Filed Under: Leadership
Defiance: it’s one of the most underrated qualities for modern-day leaders. But, maybe defiance isn’t what you think. Read our #facesofrootandriver quotes about what defiance means to us, and how …
What Does My Mission Have To Do With My Business?
Filed Under: 21st Century Branding, Beliefs-Based Branding
“You talk a lot about mission. But what does my mission have to do with my business or my career?” Editor’s Note: The questions you don’t ask could hold the …
Soccorsy Featured in Magazine for Courage, Accomplishments
Filed Under: Leadership, Press Mentions
When you’re immersed in your darkest hour, can good emerge? For our very own Emily Soccorsy, co-founder and strategist, it did. Recently, Emily was featured in So Scottsdale magazine for …
How Being Mission-centric Drives Your Brand: What Zuckerberg Knows
Filed Under: 21st Century Branding
Three Vital Foundations of Your Brand By Emily Soccorsy A few days ago, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook had, for the first time in its short and meteoric history, …