Listen along to my thoughts of what I have learned so far in life, just like we would be sharing thoughts while sitting at Starbucks drinking coffee. Tall americano is my drink of choice, but I am also an American that is taller than average, six foot six. Most of my thoughts come from a mix of the business, marketing, and theology books I have read and how those ideas play out in my life.
Latest episodes
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6 min
Most heard story
The best story wins sometimes, but often it is the story we hear the most that wins. Even more so when we are the ones telling the story to ourselves. --- Send in a voice message:…
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Not all systems are the same
Do systems exist to serve us or do we exist to serve the system? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rob-clark6/message
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Strong reminder from Kodak
How does a company who invents the first digital camera in 1975 fail to thrive in the age of digital cameras, Instagram, and documenting everyday moments? --- Send in a voice messa…
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the answer is always yes
....almost always yes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rob-clark6/message
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How do we react to the inevitable
[email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rob-clark6/message
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The rise of Doggface, Ocean Spray, and Fleetwood Mac
Maybe one of the most fascinating stories in the past several months is how one piece of content from a middle aged man on a skateboard singing Fleetwood Mac and sipping Ocean Spra…
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Creating a healthy culture
What do most healthy cultures have in common? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rob-clark6/message
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Lesson for today from a cautionary tale
The Emperor's New Clothes is a short fairy tale over 200 years old, but gives us some solid wisdom that still applies today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rob-clar…
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6 min
How to overcome the go-to excuse
Thinking about a phrase that I keep hearing that drives me crazy and how am I doing the same thing in my own life. [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anc…
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Being good at not being good
When was the last time you did something for the first time? We need to take the advice we often give kids so we don't lose our creativity and impact. --- Send in a voice message:…
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10 min
We Learn From Our Mistakes
We don't like to admit mistakes or weaknesses, but it seems it is the only way we learn and grow. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rob-clark6/message
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What I Learned for $100,000
Fear is a bad motivator in making decisions. Recently, the fear of missing out cost me $100,000. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rob-clark6/message
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9 min
How to Win Like Google
In the early 2000s, Overture and Google competed for the same marketshare, but Overture eventually was acquired by Yahoo and Google became one of the few companies ever worth over…
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Lessons from the Marshmallow Challenge
Hard to imagine a group of kindergarten kids beating CEOs, lawyers, and business students in a challenge, but it happened. We have a lot to learn from 6 year olds. --- Send in a vo…
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9 min
Make Decisions Based On Legacy, Not Fear
We don't make our best decisions when based on fear. We need to be smart, but realize that we can't truly live if we are opposed to risk. --- Send in a voice message: https://ancho…
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Losing good to find great
How did Phil Knight react when he lost distribution rights to the Onitsuka Tiger which was selling across the USA? His plan B became a global brand worth billions of dollars. Would…
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Creating an all access experience
We know that feeling of having front row tickets to a concert or maybe imagine what sitting court side might feel like. But how can we create that same all access feeling for peopl…
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A few surprises up your sleeve
We aren't surprised that often by technology any longer, but people will always will. When is the last time you surprise someone? Including yourself. --- Send in a voice message: h…
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Why we are likely overthinking most of the time
How much time, research, and money was put into the names and logos of the world's biggest companies like Nike, Amazon, and Apple? We likely spend more time thinking about tonight'…
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Why you should taste more
Although I rarely order new dishes at my favorite restaurants, it is a good idea to try different things, in different places often. Especially in uncertain times. --- Send in a vo…