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2016 has been an extraordinary year for me – both professionally and personally. From reconnecting with old friends to stepping into one of the most rewarding experiences in my career – I have made new friends, been challenged by old ones, and found myself inspired by the world around me. I Learned! I Rejoiced! I Gave!…
Read MoreLast week I shared what I believe to be three key principles a leader needs to embrace when setting forth to break down organizational silos. I would like to take this week and dig a bit deeper into this subject. For many leaders, while they understand their organization is siloed and this is stagnating their growth, finding direction can…
Read MoreRecently my team and I met with a healthcare organization to discuss transformative change around their consumer experience practices. Their CEO handpicked the attendees – and they represented all aspects of the company. Each one, in their own unique and specific way, held responsibility for consumer and employee experience. It was this CEO’s hope that…
Read MoreWhat I Was Doing – The Story… Well, here I go again! I’m going to get on my pedestal and talk about how frustrating it is to hear about patients (consumers) having unacceptable experiences within our healthcare system. As many of you know, my life and career is focused on creating experiences and innovations that…
Read MoreWhat I was doing… This past week I spent three days with 70+ future forward movers and shakers in Austin, Texas. Our group, Innovation Learning Network focused on becoming Architects of Better Futures & the Rites of Passage of the 21st Century: the Ten-Year Landscape with The Institute For The Future. Then we looked at Discussing Design Without Losing…
Read MoreThis past week while reading a few blogs by some of my favorite thought leaders, I came across a blog post by Alan Ayers, The Injustice of Bad Customer Service. In this post, Alan talks about how all of us have been “wronged” by bad consumer experiences. We all love to talk about them, post them…
Read MoreKnow Me! Surprise Me! Make It Easy For Me! Those three simple statements say so much and should be very easy to do, but it seems like in the world of knowing your consumer and how to best meet their needs it is very difficult. These three principles are no negotiables as a leader within any organization…
Read MoreAre you listening to me? Over the past ten years in my career I have had the privilege to meet with hundreds if not thousands of consumers from all walks of life. In this journey, I have focused primarily on well-being and what we could do to enhance one’s well-being. I have come to one conclusion,…
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