Thoughts 06 Jan 2021 2021 Intention: Prolific For the twelfth time, I've set an intention for the year. Each intention has been a character trait I want to learn to embody more over the course of the coming 12 months. It's been a beautiful journey every time,… gerodrody
Thoughts 03 Jul 2020 Into the Unknown The global economy has been slapped silly, along with essentially all human derived systems. How we think of ourselves (as individuals, as society, and even as a species) is being called into question. Humanity's poor priorities have been revealed to… gerodrody
Thoughts 25 Jun 2020 Visionaries Inserting a new paradigm into the market isn't a science, it's an art. Instinct and passion come together to form the nucleus of a new standard. Most often, the idea is addressing a human need with a product or service… gerodrody
Thoughts 23 Jun 2020 Innovation Technology is both our savior and our doom... as is the flash of trivial incrementalism. With years in digitally-focused business transformation as well as more broadly applied innovation strategy, I've seen how shiny new toys delight investors. Yet too often… gerodrody
Thoughts 14 Jun 2020 Remote Resilience Visibility and review You are being judged without a solid framework for it. Get ahead of transparency, because the data will back you up if you position it proactively. Track your own activity and hours, find what works and share… gerodrody
Thoughts 04 Jun 2020 Identity To love yourself is the beginning of a lifelong romance…with your customer. It also challenges you to live up to that personality and character lest you break trust and generalize into oblivion. By instilling a strong relationship, you build respect… gerodrody
Thoughts 19 May 2020 Struggle Companies aren't supposed to have it easy. It's how your company handles challenge that defines the value of your brand. Done well and you earn respect from stakeholders, and build the trust with your customers. No matter what industry you're… gerodrody
Thoughts 03 May 2020 Diversity The richness of an ecosystem is not how dominant a singular species is (aka, Monopoly), but in how many interdependent connections exist between many types of life (Plurality). So too, a market and your company's business model is stronger when… gerodrody
Thoughts 22 Apr 2020 Insightful Your company won't gain a competitive edge merely skimming the surface of current customer behavior. A truly insightful advantage comes from anticipating where need is going while simultaneously accounting for the forces that influence change. It's a delightful journey to… gerodrody