Archive - Wide Awake & Wondering

The ROI of Creativity: Rick Rubin’s Leadership Lessons for Innovators and Teams

“The goal is not to have ideas. The goal is to allow the ideas to have you.” – Rick Rubin

Jun 15 •

May 2025

Built to Last: The Curious 5 with Erick Brownstein

Reconnecting with a long time collaborator, business partner and solid friend to unlock the secrets of what lives up to "Whoever tells the best story…

May 21 •

Ripple to SROI: How GiveNOLA Day Turned $6.9M into Measurable Positive Impact for the New Orleans Community

A day well spent meeting investing our time to meet leaders of non-profits in New Orleans having a positive impact across the city.

May 14 •

“Inspiration, Move Me Brightly”: Why the Coast Still Needs Us—and Why We Still Believe

Why we need your support today for Give NOLA Day...take action now!

May 6 •

April 2025

“The Wheel is Turning: Rethinking Leadership in the Age of AI”

A summary of resources, hot topics and what I have been debating with classmates about AI since completing an applied science course with LSU over the…

Apr 29 •

“Improvisation Over Control: What Jazz Fest Taught Me About Preparation Under Pressure”

Volunteers, Vendors, and Vision: The Leadership Lessons of Alignment Without Authority

Apr 21 •

The Curious 5 + 1 Series - Opening Shot with David Weiner

Let's get back to that afternoon at LAX where we solved big brand's biggest media problems.

Apr 8 •

"Where the Answers Flow Like Endless Song: Google vs. ChatGPT"

Is Google Still Your Starting Point? The Great Search Migration Has Already Begun

Apr 2 •

March 2025

"Some Rise, Some Fall, Some Climb"

What the Solar Industry Can Learn From the Brand Powers of FMCG, Fast Moving Consumer Goods

Mar 27 •

"Let There Be Songs to Fill the Air: Why AI Needs More Humanity, Not Less"

Mar 23 •

"Once in a While You Get Shown the Light" – Why People Insights Drive Real Marketing Impact That Grow Confident Brands

I get asked this question often from team members..."Where do we start?"

Mar 18 •

A Real Good Time: The Books, News, and Music That Keep Me Curious

What Fuels My Thinking and Where I Spend Time aka My Media Diet

Mar 17 •

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