The “Everyone’s Doing It” Effect

Humans are social creatures. Before we make a move, we look around. We scan the room. The feed. The market. Not because we lack intelligence, but because belonging feels safer than standing alone. That instinct is exactly why one of the most powerful persuasion tools...

The Elevator Pitch Is Seriously Broken

The Elevator Pitch Is Broken. And That’s a Good Thing. “Hey Arnold, tell us a joke.” “I don’t know any jokes.” Early in his career, Arnold Schwarzenegger tells a story about being caught flat-footed at a celebrity party. Someone asked him to perform on the spot, and...
Is Blogging Dead?

Is Blogging Dead?

Some people think blogging is dead because the Internet is 2 crowed.  They say it’s tuff 2 be heard above the crowd. And they’re right. Blogging is dead if you’re worried about standing out from the crowd, because standing out can be really, really...
If Soda Commercials (Marketers) Were Honest

If Soda Commercials (Marketers) Were Honest

The folks over at Cracked are on to something.  They’ve produced a very funny, but sadly true video about what a soda commercial might sound like if soda marketers told the truth about the product. “If it’s hot out and you’re in dire need of...