Want to feel awkward in a coffee shop? Sit down with someone and go through personal branding exercises while literally every person on earth listens to the details of your life. OK -- it wasn't that bad. But it was awkward. And it was EXTREMELY helpful. This week I share my experience going through 3 branding exercises with Grace Flack:- Who are y…

This week I tried out Facebook Live while I recorded (don't mind me getting super distracted by a friend joining at the end...). I also have an update on my progress towards the challenge I issued at the end of the last episode, and a few tips about forecasting I learned from Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman.Show notes: http://www.mikegroe…

This week I have a quick freebie about the right way to stereotype, and some thoughts about a surefire way to destroy your dreams.By Mike Groesser

This week I continue the conversation about how to create value when everything is free. I focus on the second set of 4 "generative" Kevin Kelly describes in his book The Inevitable:5) Accessibility6) Embodiment7) Patronage8) DiscoverabilityShow notes: http://mikegroesser.comBy Mike Groesser

This week I have some ideas about how to add value, AKA make money, when everything is moving towards free. Specifically, I talk about the first 4 of 8 "generatives" Kevin Kelly describes in his book The Inevitable. I also have an update on my progress building Eve's playset and a story about how I almost stranded my coworkers in Jacksonville, FL. …

This week I've got some thoughts about constant change and what we can do about it. I've also got a doozy of a story to share – it involves me calling the cops on a neighbor. And I have a preview of how I'll likely spend my entire weekend trying to assemble a wooden fortress in my backyard.By Mike Groesser

This week I've got some fun statistics and insights about everyone's favorite generation to hate: Millennials. I'll also tell you how I'm faring with my March Madness bracket, and share some thoughts about how we can take advantage of a key Millennial trait to take on big competitors who have lots of money and resources.Show notes: http://www.mikeg…

This week on The Upload podcast I've got some thoughts about choice and why giving people (including yourself!) choices just might be the key that unlocks that mysterious thing called motivation. I've also got a few updates for you about a recent work trip where I got some practice prioritizing tasks using SCRUM methodology, which I talked about du…