"Culture is power. It connects people to their roots and to one another. Those who understand where they come from and celebrate who they are, are better at imagining what they can achieve." The economy of culture, the culture of economy The interplay between culture and economy is vast and … [Read more...]
Meaningful content, meaningful relationships
Meaningful content is the means to meaningful relationships. This should be the goal of your content marketing strategy. Content marketing is all about discovering, convincing, converting, and retaining your ideal customers. Finding meaning, making a difference -- apply this to content. Be a … [Read more...]
When business embraces leadership and social entrepreneurship
Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Program We did it. The first batch of LSE-Netherlands participants graduated last April 6, 2014, and has taken the first step in a longer journey. Business for social good makes good business sense. The Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Program is led … [Read more...]
Meaningful B2B marketing lessons for small business
This presentation By Doug of Velocity Partners offers meaningful B2B marketing lessons for small business owners that are relevant for both work and life. His search for meaning in B2B marketing is told in a sincere and authentic voice. No clever buzzwords, just great insights that bind the … [Read more...]
Key business areas that drive social media success
We want to be good in social media to become better business. But we also need to be a better business first if we want to be successful in social media. What makes social technologies disruptive and success in social media elusive is the fact that social media in practice is not just about social … [Read more...]
What Amanda Palmer taught me about social business
Businesses can learn a thing or two about treading the road to social business from musician Amanda Palmer. In her talk at TED2013, she relayed how the "Art of Asking" has become a creative pillar, if not a strategy, for pursuing her music and art and building her business model. A lot of hard work … [Read more...]