In this Forethought lightning podcast episode we take 4 minutes and discuss 1 thought. Today we talk about discerning what matters to you. And building trust in others.

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I’ve written about it before and I’ve talked about it before, but I don’t think I’ve ever done so in relationship to being a good leader. So that’s our lightning fast podcast topic for today! Are you busy, busy, busy…doing nothing?Great leaders make the most of their time. Of course just like anyone else they lose time on things and they don’t alwa…

Bravery is an interesting trait in a leader. Many times in the past people would associate bravery with fearlessness. Thankfully we’re seeing a shift in thinking in recent years in this regard.There is a growing recognition that bravery is the acknowledgement and appropriate response to fear. But what does bravery look like? I’m glad you asked.Brav…

Great leaders recognize the importance of a strong foundation. They understand this foundation is a basis by which they think, live, and work. Without a strong foundation when the stress of the job comes they will stumble, fall, or give up. What does a strong foundation mean?What does it look like? Here are 3 principles I believe you can find in th…

The idea of perfection is a tricky one for leaders especially. Leaders want to strive for perfection but not at all costs. There comes a point where goal of perfection can stand in the way of progress. Rather than perfection, I'd suggest great leaders recognize the pursuit of excellence.And that's worth noting, the pursuit of excellence and perfect…

There's a very fine line between celebrating and boasting. I can't remember where I first saw the discussion, but the topic centered around one of the loudest mouths in history, the unmatched, unforgettable Mohammad Ali. I've written about him on my blog and there are many, many positive lessons we can draw from his example (confidence, strength, c…

Great leaders care about others. They don't focus only on solving their own problems or finding the solutions their business alone needs. Great leaders seek to raise other people up and draw attention to their needs and situations as well. Great leaders find ways to help solve their problems and issues. Sometimes this is through their business, but…

Each week I undertake a bit of a historical deep dive into the life of someone I would consider a Thinker. These thinkers are often leaders as you might imagine. You will of course agree with me that not every great thinker is a leader, there are differences and the relationship is not a bi-directional equivalency. The reverse though I believe is q…

To quote the infamous character created by the U.S. Forestry service, Only YOU can prevent forest fires. This was the marketing message and strongly endorsed outreach effort created In the longest-running public service advertising campaign in the United States history. Smokey Bear, was eventually protected by U.S. federal law, the Smokey Bear Act …

Great leaders are able to extricate themselves from the minutia and see the big picture. This isn’t big-picture only thinking. This is an important point to make note of. This does not mean to suggest a leader is a grand ideas, big thinker only. No, in fact it means quite the opposite. A great leader is able to synthesize their incredible world-cha…

Great leaders ask questions. But not just any old question, great leaders ask thoughtful questions that require thoughtful answers. Usually this means staying away from yes/no answers. A great leader knows how to ask questions which will illicit the most honest response. That’s an interesting idea. Here’s what I mean:Great leaders know when a quest…

Great leaders understand the importance of focus. The ability to set aside distractions and pursue a single goal. There’s a couple important side topics with this idea of focus. First, it doesn’t mean blindly following a vision with no listening to other’s or outside advice. Nor does it mean an unswerving approach to problem solving. There are alwa…

Great leaders hold those around them to higher standards. Not only holding others to high standards but they also lead by example. Great leaders expect themselves to perform at peak performance as well. Sometimes this leads to burnout, sometimes this leads to breakdown. Strong leaders are able to handle these self-imposed pressures and find ways to…

There are 4 important points regarding decision-making related to great leaders. Here’s a short list, before we focus in on the final and what I believe to be the most significant.- Great leaders understand how to separate emotions from rational choice when making decisions.- Great leaders know some decisions will be wrong- Great leaders make chall…

The greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan once said,“I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed.”This level of confidence is a requirement of a good leader. Even with a statement like the above we still see confidence exhibited in h…

“Passing the buck” originated from a ritual practiced during card games. Card players used to place a marker, called a “buck,” in front of the person who was the dealer. That marker was passed to the next player along with the responsibility of dealing. Eventually “passing the buck” became synonymous with passing on responsibility.President Harry S…

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Latest episode of Forethought

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Latest episode of Forethought

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Latest episode of Forethought

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Latest episode of Forethought

In this episode of Always Be Thinking, we talk about the history of marketing automation. But this isn't just for marketers. We explore the goals, the past, the present and ultimately the future. We examine how the software journey is similar for every business.

In this episode of Always Be Thinking we look into the job of a marketer to create a memorable and unique brand while never sacrificing reputation and character. Associated Post: http://dbhurley.com/how-to-be-unique-in-your-marketing/

On this episode of Always Be Thinking, a podcast designed to make you think, we talk about the idea of how differences in a community are actually the strength which encourages growth. Is Mautic more than just a developer-centric community? Listen in and find out my conclusion!Associated Post: http://dbhurley.com/apples-oranges-and-communities/…

Second episode of the daily 4 minute lightning podcast, Forethought, four minutes, 1 key thought to start your day.

The very first episode of Forethought, a daily 4 minute lightning podcast. Today we take a brief look at Netflix, but not the part of Netflix you're thinking about.

In this episode of Always Be Thinking, we explore a simple 3 step process that recently hit me in a random moment. I realized these steps were helping me overcome the problem of prioritization and struggling with where to start. We've got dragons, critters, and quagmires...you'll want to listen!Associated Post: http://dbhurley.com/first-things-fir……

In this episode of Always Be Thinking we're back for another Friday Reading Edition where we discuss three different books read over the past week. This week things got a little changed up at the last minute due in part to the news headlines for the week and things took an interesting turn! Tune in to hear what Bill Gates has to do with it.Associat…

In this episode of Always Be Thinking, a podcast designed to make you think, we discuss arguing, an internet meme, and an elephant. To quote the inimitable Lewis Carroll, “Curiouser and curiouser!” Related Blog Post: http://dbhurley.com/fact-based-feelings

In this episode of Always Be Thinking we're talking about the topic of passionate people. What does passion look like? What does this mean for business? Why do we care? Oh, and why are we talking about Microsoft again today? All this and more (even something for the Apple fans) in today's episode of Always Be Thinking, a podcast designed to make yo…

As always when beginning a response like this it is important to consider what criteria we are using by which we measure success. There are certainly a variety of metrics that marketers are held to depending on their position, industry, and audience. It would be unfair in one instance to judge a marketer’s success on adoption rate of a product if t…