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Nonstop: X, my experience touring Geneva [VIDEO]

Nonstop: X, my experience touring Geneva [VIDEO]

While I was in Geneva for theĀ Lift Conference, I spent quite a bit of time withĀ Manuel Diaz,Ā Arnaud Grobet,Ā Karim ChouikriĀ and Brice Le BlĆ©vennec ofĀ Emakina. I gotta say, I like how they roll because everything we did was recorded by a video crew. It was then assembled into this special montage as part of a series called “Nonstop.” I have to admit, I felt a bitĀ like a celebrity. The episodeĀ in a collection of moments that include and revolve around my main stage…

How to Live a Recommendable Life

How to Live a Recommendable Life

I often talk about how in this era of digital and connected consumerism, we as organizations and individuals can live a meaningful, recommendable and shareable life. I’ve asked Paul M. Rand, President/CEO of Zocalo Group to share his recent commencement at Northwestern University with you here as it helps us see the world a bit differently…even if for but a moment. Remember the words of Jeff Bezos, “Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the…

Casting a Digital Shadow; Your Reputation Precedes You

Credit: Geekadam While speaking at the intimate and immensely valuable Zappos Insights event (Zappos Live), I shared thoughts of how the culture of any company or brand is as strong as the individual personification of it. Everything starts and fortifies with you. Your actions and words online are indeed extensions to how people interpret, perceive, and react to the brand your represent. Concurrently, you also represent your personal brand ā€“ the digital identity thatā€™s established through the collection of digital…