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Tag Archives: Seth Godin
Everything I really needed to know about presentations…
…I learned from a band that plays for 5 year olds. I had a wonderful summer evening with my family, listening to the much-acclaimed (by my kids) Jeffrey and the Bossy Frog Band play an outdoor free concert as the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bossy Frog Band, Garr Reynolds, presentations, Seth Godin
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Your voice
Seth recently shared a great response to all the people who say they’re going to be the next Seth, rightly exhorting folks to get busy being their best selves instead. But how do you find your own voice? We all … Continue reading
Why do you read?
You’re reading this blog right now. Why? It might be for entertainment, or a diversion. Or it might be because you want some ideas about how to do things differently. If you’re interested in doing things differently, you have to … Continue reading
What do philanthropists care about?
Continuing a conversation from last week, I again have to acknowledge Seth Godin for understanding as well as anyone how REAL buying decisions (philanthropic, b2b software sales, you name it) are made. You should read the full post, “The rational … Continue reading
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Tagged giving, philanthropy, Renata Rafferty, Seth Godin
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Change minds, change lives
It’s daunting to see the world’s problems. It is hard to know what you can do to make a change. Here’s a great opportunity. A chance to spread the word about a book full of fresh ideas and an authentic … Continue reading
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Tagged Acumen Fund, Blue Sweater, Jacqueline Novogratz, Seth Godin
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The best rejection letter ever
Next Monday, Seth Godin (marketing guru, innovator and all-around fabulous guy) is starting his alternative MBA, so I was curious to learn how the unorthodox application process had played out. The online applications (mostly Squidoo pages) are amazing – energetic, … Continue reading
Too good to pass up – Seth Godin’s alternative MBA
“If you could change your life,” Seth asks, “would you?” Seth Godin just announced an alternative MBA that he’s personally giving to a small group — application deadline is December 14, program starts January 19th, six months with Seth and … Continue reading
A NonProfit CEO Manifesto (blame it on Seth Godin)
Inspired by Seth Godin, and his new book Tribes, I collected my thoughts after nearly two years in my current role at Acumen Fund. I wrote a manifesto. You can read it here. This one isn’t for everyone, but you … Continue reading
