Hackathons were invented by the software development community and are actively used by teams the world over. Imagine a mad race where everyone, at the same time, tries to invent something to solve a problem (although they can take many forms). At the end (generally a day), teams present what they’ve made and there is... Continue Reading →
Creating a Marketing Career Path When You’re Just Getting Started
I was speaking at the University of Colorado recently to a room full of marketing majors. One of the questions someone asked stuck with me. A women in the room raised her hand and said she was trying to figure out where to work after graduation. She struggled with the different options and was looking... Continue Reading →
Team Building According to Coach K
I recently attended MarketingProf's Annual Conference and wanted to share some of my insights from this event - which I highly recommend. One of the keynotes was Alison Levine, the Captain of the First All-Women Mount Everest Expedition. The story was incredible, and I encourage everyone to read the book, but I want to focus... Continue Reading →
3 Ways to Dominate a Department of 1
Marketers often find themselves on an island. No, I don't mean wonderful President's Club trips (we're never invited to those). I mean working alone. This is one of those skillsets we just have to master. But we're not alone. A ton of B2B roles find themselves alone, especially in smaller companies. Field sales, HR, accounting,... Continue Reading →