Techno-Optimism and Building a Human Brand (Thinks Out Loud Episode 399)
What is the point of technology? Does it exist solely for its own sake? Of course not. It's to make our customers' lives better. It's really that simple. Which, happily,…
Anticipating Radical Shifts in Consumer Behavior from AI Adoption: A Look into the Future (Thinks Out Loud Episode 396)
Microsoft's Satya Nadella recently showcased the company's vision for "your everyday AI companion." This genuinely represents a remarkable vision of the future. And one that seems likely to occur. Fortunately,…
A Podcasting and Content Marketing Case Study (Thinks Out Loud Episode 394)
The Thinks Out Loud podcast celebrates its eleventh anniversary this year. And, overall, I couldn't be happier about that. This podcast, and podcasting more generally, have been a huge component…
What Taylor Swift Can Teach You About Bypassing Gatekeepers (Thinks Out Loud Episode 393)
Don't let her reputation fool you. Taylor Swift prints money like a Mint. Maybe even more so, if I'm being honest. Her concerts have not only made her a ton…
Revisiting Day One — Today is a New Day (Thinks Out Loud)
We've officially reached "the unofficial end of summer." What a great time to relax, recharge, and reset our "Day One" mindset before heading into the rest of the year. What…