There's a lot of noise online, a lot of noise in life. I always talk about the need to be distinct, and unique, to cut through the noise and be seen. Here's a powerful story with tremendous life and business lessons about a young man who is distinct and is making great choices in the […]
I like to get things done, how about you? Is your productivity up-to-snuff? Do you ever have projects that take way longer than they should? Join me in this episode of the Halftime Mike podcast as I dive into the details you need to know to market successfully on Facebook today! It's all about keeping […]
It's been said, "Everything rises and falls on leadership." A critical key to business success but often overlooked in the pursuit of quick gains and flowing with the latest trends, is leadership. Leadership matters. It's the under-girding and visionary force that sustains and unifies. In this episode of the Halftime Mike podcast I'm privileged to […]
What is it exactly that drives the popularity of cats and bacon in social media? Cat memes and bacon pics rule and have massive engagement and share rates for some reason that escapes me! I have to admit, I don't get it. Why do cats have over 30 million monthly Google searches? How is it […]
A key legacy of Steve Jobs is innovation. When you think of Steve, you think of the iPhone, iPad, and resurgence of Apple. It's often helpful, however, to go back and look at the bigger picture. The trials at Apple that forced him out, the years away with Disney and Pixar, the stumble of Apple […]
It's a wrap! And what an event it was! More than 1,100 marketers came to San Diego to learn the latest in social marketing and to network with peers at the inaugural Social Media Marketing World planned and hosted by Mike Stelzer and the great folks at Social Media Examiner. I’m thrilled to have attended and the […]
Wow! That's all I've got to say. "The Voice" judges Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green, along with backup by the contestants, commemorated victims of the Newtown, Connecticut shooting by singing "Hallelujah" on the show's finale Monday night. It was moving to see competitors and their coaches on a candlelit stage, singing […]
A good post from Pat Lencioni and worth reflecting on... The Enemy of Innovation and Creativity Maybe it was just the kind of kid I was, but I’m guessing that most children are constantly reminded by adults to be more efficient. Maybe not exactly in those words. More likely it comes in the form of […]
I enjoy Jon Gordon's posts as they typically inspire me to be more positive and give me some good "reflection material." This most recent blog post is one of those. I've attached the first 5 of the 20 Ways to Get Mentally Tough and included the link for you to click through and get them […]
Here's an inspirational video for the day. Some of the very best who accomplished some of the highest highs also experienced some of the worst defeats and lowest lows. I'm telling myself, and I'm telling you: PRESS ON! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6hz_s2XIAU]
5 Reasons Why Dreams Don't Take Flight Dr. John C. Maxwell Most of us never see our dreams come true. Instead of soaring through the clouds, our dreams languish like a broken-down airplane confined to its hangar. Through life, I have come to identify five common reasons why dreams don't take flight. #1 We Have […]
This is a blog entry about Life. I do a lot about websites and e-Marketing, but this is one about life and our perspective on life. You may be going through some tough times....you may think it's tough...and it may be....but if you check this 4 minute video out you'll be forced to expand your […]
The Fred Factor by Mark Sanborn is a book about how passion in your work and life can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Below are various quotes from the author and quotes that he mentions by other people that I related with in the book. Make each day your masterpiece. Joshua Wooden Whatever you […]
