What Business Can Learn From Those Who Kneel — It’s Likely Not What You Think

Texas is known for having a history of race-related issues. Amidst all of the newsworthy stories over the last couple of weeks, one story stood out as the inspirational deeper truth that provides us an image for what the future may hold. In Houston, a group of caucasian Christians leaned on one knee and asked for forgiveness in front […]
COVID-19 Provides Us an Opportunity to Focus on What’s Truly Important

Do you remember when we were deep in quarantine? There was a time in quarantine where my husband, Chris and I, would go for daily walks through the forest at one of the local State Parks. At the peak of quarantine, there was a moment on one of our walks that we noticed all the […]
Reimagine the Restart Part 3: What COVID means for society and consumer behavior moving forward

Our most basic need is to have a sense of belonging and connection. It is unclear when society will get that back. As we continue to be isolated, we are seeing the push to integrate digital technology and human experiences. Meanwhile, the organization and community ecosystems are breaking down as our values are being […]
Reimagine the Restart Part 2: The hidden competitive advantages that will reset your business

This part II of Reimagine the Restart is focused entirely on how we can reimagine operations and the way we do business as markets reopen. As lockdowns are being lifted and markets reopen, we are slowly coming out of this stage of grief. According to NPR, cell phone data shows people are transiting significantly more […]
Reimagine the Restart Part 1: A message of hope for you and your teams

We are in the belly of COVID. This is a three part series on what our current state tells us about society and where we go from here. Reimagine the Restart Part 1: What COVID-19 tells us about about society (A message of hope for you and your teams) As we move into the weekend, […]
Crowdsourcing, SNL, and the Best Thing I’ve Seen All Week

The best thing I’ve seen all week Book a goat or llama for your next Zoom meeting (this is not a joke). Unfortunately, you’ll have to wait because they’re so popular they’re booked through May. The most amazing crowdsource initiative Mark Cuban originally shared this link which is a crowdsourced website that provides real-time data […]
Is Your Business Ready for a Post-Pandemic World? 3 Strategies to Ramp Up for the Turn of COVID

We are in the second quarter of 2020 now, and I suspect that what you thought 2020 would look like at this point in the year is quite different from reality. You are not alone. All of our original plans have been wiped clean. Most likely, the change implemented in your business has sped up […]
Step 1 to Saving Your Business: Stop Sending Inhumane Emails

Have you been cringing at the emails recently? I sure have. I recently received an email asking me to start an investment– which is clearly not happening right now. I’ve started to notice the types of emails I’m receiving. There are people creating canned responses to the crisis and sounding like a robot, or people […]
Why Most CX Change Initiatives Fail and How to Avoid Them

Investing in CX change initiatives can significantly increase revenue, as most customers are willing to pay more for a great experience, if it’s done right. According to a Walker study, customer experience (CX) will surpass price and product as the key brand differentiator by the end of this year. However, CX change initiatives have a […]