You know that whenever you speak to your audiences, you must give them a gift. Because when you give a talk it’s never about you, it’s about your audience. But how will you know when you have given them the gift they need most? When your great … [Read more...] about Giving the right gifts
Do I have a good idea?
I give a lot of advice on how to come up with great ideas and great messages. But how do you know when you’re there? You know your vision and message are on the money when: Your audiences listen to your message and ask for more content. You … [Read more...] about Do I have a good idea?
Why can’t they see me?
The 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer found that 56 percent of respondents believe business leaders are “purposely trying to mislead people by saying things they know are false”. But you are not like the other business leaders that are lying! You are a … [Read more...] about Why can’t they see me?
Who’s with you?
A majority of people believe business leaders are “purposely trying to mislead people by saying things they know are false”, according to the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer. This is not good for you, business leader. But instead of raging that you’re a … [Read more...] about Who’s with you?
It’s not your fault
People don’t trust corporations. The 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer found that 56 percent of respondents believe business leaders are “purposely trying to mislead people by saying things they know are false”. I think that’s called lying. Ouch. When … [Read more...] about It’s not your fault
But what’s an evangelist?
What is an evangelist really? After all, we’re in business, not at a tent rally! An evangelist is someone who sees and believes in something so much that they spend a ton of energy reaching out to you to help you see and believe in it too. An … [Read more...] about But what’s an evangelist?
Every innovator is an evangelist
Tech industry founders don’t have a monopoly on the term ‘innovator’. They never have. They never will. One of the greatest innovators I’ve ever met is a doctor at UCSF serving women living with HIV. He’s never been near a programming language in his … [Read more...] about Every innovator is an evangelist
Only forward
poseyblog is trying something new in 2020 - we’re keeping posts under 1300 characters. You can always get more depth and resources in poseycorp’s newsletter - subscribe here! If anything is clear these days, it’s that we are not going “back to … [Read more...] about Only forward
I’ll take the engineer!
I first posted this back in 2016 when poseyblog was brand new. I have to post it again, because I keep meeting such amazing technologists and innovators who constantly inspire me! Consider this my manifesto: The CTO is always my favorite member … [Read more...] about I’ll take the engineer!
Featherbedding!
[note - most of this piece is a repeat from a 2017 post, but that’s on purpose] Gearing up to deliver a major new innovation to the world this fall? That’s awesome! Before you fling your great new idea out into the world, read … [Read more...] about Featherbedding!
