They’re being a nudge. Again.
Written by: Tim McCleary
As the holiday season winds down, it’s worth a look at how one well-known brand used this time of the year to execute the art of the nudge –– to perfection. Did it have an impact on you?
A culture that “gives a sh#t.” And caffeinates us, too.
Written by: Tim McCleary
Do you supercharge each morning with a great cup o’ joe? When I’m not on the road, my day starts with a latte at my favorite Charlotte coffee spot, Not Just Coffee. Their name is appropriate on so many levels, as you’ll soon see.
Procrastination. Is it a barrier to hitting your target?
Written by: Tim McCleary
When I walked into our local Target store on Sunday night, it was abuzz with activity. It felt like the holiday season, and yet it was only the end of August. It was the night before back-to-school.
A taste for change. Relevance is everything.
Written by: Tim McCleary
I’m painfully aware of the fact that it’s summer here in the U.S., based on the record-breaking heatwave we’ve experienced. Given this, it’s a good time for a lighter read – lighter fare, if you will.
Facing a BIG change? It’s time to shift from diagonal thinking.
Written by: Tim McCleary
Sometimes, change simply feels overwhelming. And sometimes, it seems that no amount of reading or theory on how to handle change provides solace. (Yes, I see the irony here.)
Do you like to be teased? The answer may surprise you.
Written by: Tim McCleary
Being teased for something we said or did as a kid was never a lot of fun. But, having our brains teased as an adult is something we’re actually built to seek-out.
Playground rules. Everything you need to know about change.
Written by: Tim McCleary
Let’s rewind to your childhood for a moment. Do you remember the playground rules? Things like patiently standing in line, taking turns and playing nicely? At their core, these rules were simply a list of positive habits. Habits are a human being’s super power.
Measure of success? The Cole Haan moment.
Written by: Tim McCleary
Shifting an organization’s culture is significantly more difficult than the challenges I faced in my first job. But, it still requires a means by which to gauge progress. So, what’s your measure of success? What’s your Cole Haan Moment?
It’s all in your head.
Written by: Tim McCleary
Sometimes we bump into inspiration, like I did with the book stand at the San Jose, California, airport last month. Sometimes we literally trip over it, as was the case with the spray-painted message I saw last week on a sidewalk in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Change like a hurricane.
Written by: Tim McCleary
It’s a nice day today here in Charlotte, North Carolina. As I write this, the sun is beaming into our office and the sky is filled with white, fluffy clouds. In stark contrast, a massive hurricane lurks off the coast of our state.