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As posted on Linkedin Creative professionals are connected to every industry and are tasked with bringing to life ideas that communicate with a certain depth. But not all designers are created equal. The late iconic New York City designer Massimo Vignelli said that "there is no design without discipline. There is no discipline without intelligence." In an age where it is easier to create the illusion of discipline, style often… -
Last week, I met two middle school students who want to start their own businesses. This is done through the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA) and the meetings are held at Rosemont College. This organization seeks out adult entrepreneurs in various professions to mentor young people and lend their expertise to developing their idea. Since I am involved in branding, I am developing their logos and marketing materials. Each student also…
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This is a condensed version of my lecture. I had the opportunity to guest lecture a Temple University graduate MSW Management and Planning Practice class. I focused on The Importance of Media for Nonprofits. Since I am a brand consultant and have been working around and with media for the past 20 years, it was a perfect fit. Nonprofit Stats There are 1.6 million nonprofits in the U.S. (2012) From 2000-2010,…
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When our buddy Alex experimented with sound waves, electrical currents and wires, I bet he never imagined his invention impacting relationships. Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. Then, relationships ended. Actually that's not true. But they have changed. The phone made calling your mother ideal instead of mailing a letter that took a week to arrive. Today, it is normative to contact your spouse if working late. But what did…
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I traveled to Newark NJ in December to spend time with some Christian youth ministers. A friend of mine, who is also my mentor, invited me to do a workshop. The workshop covered why people must be crazy to work with teenagers today. Considering the specific challenges that urban youth have, today's Christian youth minister needs to to be a social worker, youth advocate, community activist, counselor, mentor, etc. My…
