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"Strategy is overrated. We have a strategic plan. It's called doing things". – Herb Kelleher

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CALLING YOUR CONTENT “THOUGHT LEADERSHIP” DOESN’T MAKE IT SO*

Marketers need to stop using the terms “Content Marketing” and “Thought Leadership” interchangeably. What’s the difference? Here are 4 key elements that differentiate them.

content marketing, Leadership, marketing, stratecution, strategy, thought leadership

MARKETING CAN’T POLISH A TURD

Over the years I’ve been asked by clients, sales partners, and C-suite execs to create marketing campaigns for “turds”. A … More

consumer centricity, Leadership, marketing, stratecution, turd polishing

QUESTIONS OVER ANSWERS

Questions stimulate ideas, fix incorrect assumptions, and drive continuous improvement. By asking questions, you find better answers.

advertising, asking questions, Leadership, Learning, marketing, stratecution

IS YOUR COMPANY MISSION JUST “FAKE NEWS”?

Having a “mission-based” company is the rage. Based on data that suggests Millennials and Gen Z care about it, more … More

advertising, brand mission, Leadership, management, marketing, mission, stratecution, values

WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM?

As a disciple of Herb Kelleher (this blog site’s sub-headline is his quote “We have a strategic plan. It’s called … More

Leadership, marketing, Michael Baer, Problem solving, stratecution, strategy

“GROWTH” IS NOT A STRATEGY

Every business wants growth. Growth is the holy grail.  Because growth sets you apart from your category and gives you … More

advertising, Business, Cross-functional team, growth, Leadership, management, marketing, marketing strategy, stratecution

EUREKA! IS JUST A STARTING POINT*

The story is age-old. It’s said that Archimedes was the first to utter the term, having the very first “eureka” … More

advertising, engagement, Leadership, management, marketing, stratecution

EVERYONE IS FAKING IT

Most of us experience feelings of self-doubt. Where we think we aren’t smart enough, we have no idea what we’re … More

collaboration, Cross-functional team, Leadership, management, marketing, stratecution

KNOWERS v. LEARNERS

We’ve all been around long enough to learn a few (thousand) things. And, no doubt about it, experience and knowledge … More

Cross-functional team, Leadership, Learning, management, marketing, stratecution

The myth of “I prefer their early work”

I was talking with someone I know about a band that I love. He’s into music, too – but, to … More

advertising, advertising blog, Brand, Business, Creativity, Cross-functional team, digital advertising, engagement, execution, Leadership, leadership blog, management, marketing, media planning, Michael Baer, stratecution, strategy

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