Speed Kills
Speed Kills. These words are most often attributed to the late, great owner of the Oakland Raiders, Al Davis. The game of football has evolved over the past 50 years to embrace this reality. In the 50s and 60s, football was a gladiator sport; full of grinding and pounding. Players were big … Read More»
Technology innovation creating complex leadership dilemmas
Wearables. Augmented reality. Robotics. Artificial Intelligence. Predictive Analytics. Deep Learning. Genome mapping. The growth of technological progress is outpacing our ability to keep up. Over the last few decades, we've witnessed the dynamics of Moore's Law extend beyond microprocessors to … Read More»
This weeks best content – Jan 19 thru 24, 2014
Hello and a happy Friday to you. Please find the best articles from the past week. Please feel free to share and comment. To your success, Brian Storify by Brian VellmureFri, Jan 24 2014 12:14:02This weeks best - Jan 19 thru 24 Hello and a happy Friday to you. Please find the best … Read More»
Critical Lessons: NFL focuses on a better customer experience – Next Gen marketing on display
I love the game of football. I've referenced parallels and correlations between football and business here and here and here, to name a few. Two of my primary areas of expertise are the "Digitization of Everything" and "Customer Experience", so it's little wonder that yesterday's announcement … Read More»
Access to anyone and anything from anywhere: Implications for Professional Service Organizations
Access and Speed. are the two primary things that are rapidly changing the word around us. Individuals all over the world have unprecedented access to virtually anything, or anyone, from anywhere. Tribesman in Africa now have access to more information than the US president did just a couple of … Read More»
The Anatomy of Growth: Five pillars to fuel dynamic growth in your organization
Running a successful business is hard. According to a recent survey, 59% of small business owners believe that it’s actually harder to do business today than it was 5 years ago. That number seems small to me. It’s no wonder. According the the 2011 SHIFT index, competitive intensity has doubled … Read More»
Triumph through the Blizzard: Conquering the unexpected
Last Saturday, my son played in his first flag football game. It was pouring rain. It was cold. It was awesome. Nervous and shivering at first, a little enthusiasm and the kids were loving it. It sparked a later conversation about whether I'd played in rain or snow. It was fun reliving the memories … Read More»
The Digitization of Everything and It’s Impact on Customer Experience
It’s 10:30 in the morning, and her Jawbone buzzes. Jane is notified that she’s been sitting too long, and her meeting is ending anyway. She rises up from her booth at the coffee shop, bids her associate good bye, and walks through the mall towards the parking lot. Her device reminds her that she’s … Read More»
From Analog to Digital: Becoming the Most Valuable Node
Leaders face an increasingly complex challenge, or series of challenges. Many of them have spent their entire lives understanding how the world works; honing and perfecting their trade. Now, they are confronted daily with an onslaught of new buzzwords, acronyms, and technologies which … Read More»
Change: From Specialty to Core Competency
I'm amazed at the blistering pace of technological advancement. Yesterday, I saw that one person's brain controlled someone else's finger. What used to be a good value at $700 just a few years ago, is a significantly better free add on today. I can see where all my friends are at any time of day, … Read More»