Individualism vs. Collectivism: The Next Brand Frontier

“Individuality is the new wealth.” We were struck by these words while watching a recent interview with Pharrell Williams, multi-talented artist and founder of I Am Other. As we think about the advent of technology and the empowerment of the individual, this sentiment certainly rings true. So what do these changing views mean for legacy brands? Perhaps it’s time for these organizations to rethink the way they engage their people and partners.
Memorial Sloan Kettering is Reinventing Cancer Surgery

Fast Company Excerpt: MSK’s new $300 million cancer center focuses on the well-being of the patient—even as they move you through the process as quickly as possible.
Watch Rotary’s 3rd Annual World Polio Day Global Update

How close are we to a polio-free world? What’s needed to finish the job? Watch Rotary’s 3rd annual World Polio Day webcast for a global status update on the fight to end polio.
JED Survey Mentioned in NBC Feature on “Freshman Year”

A recent survey for the JED Foundation’s First Year College Experience found that 60 percent of freshman wished they had more help emotionally preparing for college. Half said they were having a tough time…
Ruminations on ComNet15: Closing the Gap Between Promise Makers and Promise Keepers

I recently attended ComNet15 in San Diego, CA, the marquis event of the Communications Network, an association of social sector leaders from foundations, nonprofits and consulting firms across the globe.
Ruminations on ComNet15:
Closing the Gap Between Promise Makers and Promise Keepers

I recently attended ComNet15 in San Diego, CA, the marquis event of the Communications Network, an association of social sector leaders from foundations, nonprofits and consulting firms across the globe.