This simple question can uncover those things that can guide us to that awesome storytelling that we're striving to achieve.
Read MoreIt's no longer enough to position our brand in relation to the environment and the competition. With purpose, we can differentiate in spite of those things.
Read MoreA purpose orients a brand to how it will make a difference in lives. This gets us out of the game of invading their world and just shouting louder.
Read MoreThis is how customer service people shake the bad rap and begin to capture the dignity and power that comes from being in service to someone else.
Read MoreWe need the hope that comes from a purpose. We need to be able to look forward to the things we can do to make a difference in the world.
Read MoreWe can't assume that everyone we hope to serve knows our purpose. Vagueness saps its power. When it's clear, so is our future.
Read MoreWe could light the fire of purpose that ignites a passion in all those around us. Imagine how awesome that would be. That's the dream.
Read MoreWe spend half our waking hours at work. Half! Why are we so willing to allow half our time to be so uninspiring? So lacking in passion?
Read MoreImagine when companies start to discover that the path to purpose is also the path to success. Imagine customers rewarding them for the good they spread.
Read MoreHere is another survey of the insight being shared around purpose – one of the biggest movements in business today – along with some must read sources.
Read MorePurpose continues to expand with a wide range of thought leadership. Here are five sources that offer some helpful insight into the movement.
Read MoreIt's a journey to discover a purpose. But what we shouldn't forget is that, when you get there, the real adventure is just beginning.
Read MorePurpose is easily thought of as doing good. But that's just the half of it. What often gets lost is that it's just as much about doing well.
Read MoreBrands become powerful assets when people identify with them. That only happens when the brand strategy is intent on bringing meaning to the relationship
Read MorePeople want great content and reward companies for providing it. What the data is showing us is that we’re just not doing it right.
Read MoreWhen people say, "It's just good business." I don't think they mean that it's the most optimal thing to do for the business
Read MoreWe don't have to wait for the entire organization to adopt a larger purpose. We can bootstrap, prototype, and pilot purpose.
Read MoreThe story hierarchy can be an invaluable addition to all our messaging efforts since it illustrates how our Big Audacious Meaning gets put to use.
Read MoreYour brand values can be powerful assets. Assets that help you bring to life what you believe as well as guide what you do.
Read MoreYou can know why you do what you do (your brand purpose), but if you don't know who you are (your brand personality), nothing that you do will ring true.
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