New Subtitle for PIVOTAL
As we got one step closer to the publication of my seventh book, we decided at the last minute that we needed a new subtitle. The old one, “Mastering Depth in an Era of Perpetual Pivoting,” was confusing and too hard to say. Try saying “perpetual pivoting” ten times without spitting on someone! Over the […]
Book Cover Reveal for PIVOTAL
As we get one step closer to the publication of my seventh book, it is time to reveal its cover. Over the coming weeks, I will be sharing some awesome endorsements the book has received. We are targeting mid-2024 for the book’s release. I hope you like this!
New Year’s Resolutions Statistics (Video)
Here are some statistics on New Year’s resolutions – and an alternative approach. If you prefer to read about the statistics – with some additional numbers, read this blog entry. Happy New Year!
The Resolution Myth
Welcome to 2024. We’ve been told that because it’s a new year, it’s time for a new you. But before you set those resolutions, consider the fact that only 8% of people are always successful in achieving the desired results. 92% fail! 24% (one in four people) NEVER succeed and have failed on every resolution […]
AI Generation of Audio and Video
I’m playing around with Pictory, an AI software that generates voices from text, and then selects videos that match the text. The first version of the video was generated with no edits. I used the defaults for everything. It literally took less than one minute to create it. I uploaded a text summary of my […]
AI Inbreeding
AI is creating massive amounts of content quickly. And a lot of this ends up getting posted on the internet. This got me thinking about the future of Large Language Models (LLMs). At some point, a large percentage of content on the internet will be AI-generated. And if the LLMs continue to be trained using […]
A Full Virtual Studio that Packs in a Briefcase
I recently delivered a speech for a client who held their retreat in a remote location several hours away from the nearest airport. Another client wanted me to speak at their innovation conference the following morning, but my travel schedule wouldn’t have allowed me to arrive at the second event on time. Fortunately, they were […]
Tip 8: There’s No Such Thing as a Know-It-All
Summary of Tip 8 (of 40) from Best Practices Are Stupid. There’s No Such Thing as a Know-It-All The late great Will Rogers once said, “There is nothing so stupid as an educated man if you get him off the thing that he was educated in.” No one person can know everything. And no organization […]
My Best $1 Travel Must Have Item
What is your most used travel item that costs less than $5? When I ask people this question, I hear ideas ranging from ear plugs and eye shades to nail files and a travel-sized screwdriver kit. Mine is a $1 travel-sized spray bottle. That might not sound very exciting, but it serves many purposes. The […]
Two Years of Hard Work
Two years ago today – October 18, 2022 – I sat on a park bench overlooking a river. I was reflecting on what was next for my business. It was a calm and peaceful day. As it turns out, that was my last truly peaceful moment at work. Because at that time, I decided to […]