Treion Muller
  • November 21, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

Synthesis Episode 1: Why Digital Learning Still a Mystery to So Many

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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 statement
  • November 04, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

Compassion makes branding better

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?) …

Hold this Position
  • October 13, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

How do we create a market position?

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 …

Root and River team silly
  • October 09, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

We do retreats. Do you?

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 …

drawing of woman
  • October 09, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

Who the heck is my target audience?

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
  • October 02, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

Change: Why Not Love It?

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?
  • September 29, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

Why is marketing so overwhelming?

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 …

Emily on Inner Work
  • September 22, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

Inner Work: A Crucial Building Block for Modern-Day Brands

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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 …

Emily on defiance
  • September 17, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

Defiance: Your Leadership Style’s Secret Weapon

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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 …

Brand Standards
  • September 17, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

What Does My Mission Have To Do With My Business?

“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 …

Emily Soccorsy Featured on So Scottsdale
  • July 11, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

Soccorsy Featured in Magazine for Courage, Accomplishments

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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 …

Mission Possible Pin
  • June 28, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

How Being Mission-centric Drives Your Brand: What Zuckerberg Knows

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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, …