I just finished reading Adweek’s article, “5 Things CEO-Ready CMOs Know That Others Don’t,” and felt it makes several important points that every CEO, founder, and small business owner should take seriously: the best marketing leaders are not simply campaign…
As a fractional CMO/Growth Marketer based in Minneapolis, I’ve watched the marketing landscape evolve rapidly, especially with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). Recent findings indicate that 65% of marketing jobs may not survive the AI revolution (Adweek: 65% of Marketing…
Recently, I embarked on an intriguing experiment by utilizing Otter.ai to record and analyze my meetings. What started as a tool for productivity transformed into something far more profound: a cold read of my potential future in 2026. What Otter.ai…
As a fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), I spend my days guiding brands through increasingly turbulent markets. If there is one truth I have observed lately, it is that the landscape is evolving at breakneck speed. By 2026, if your…
At this point we all recognize AI is no longer optional. What’s far less clear is how to move from experimentation to enterprise-level advantage without wasting time, capital, or momentum. The Fast Company framework, Maslow’s Hierarchy of AI Fluency, is…
In a world where professional success often hinges on relationships, building cool networking skills is more valuable than ever. Recently, a fascinating study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General article “Scientists define six traits that make a person…
The recent Fast Company articled titled “2026 Will Be The Year Marketers Rediscover The Basics” forecast asserts that 2026 will be the year marketers “rediscover the basics,” pivoting away from chasing shiny tech objects and toward foundational elements like trust…
What truly distinguishes the best leaders from the rest? This profound question is at the heart of “CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest,” a seminal work by McKinsey senior partners Carolyn Dewar, Scott…
In today’s competitive landscape, companies across various industries are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive productivity and gain a competitive edge. As a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO working with AI I can transform your business. I’ve…
AI has transformed many areas of digital marketing—but when it comes to building a business website, the reality in 2025 is far less magical than the marketing hype. While reading the recent ZDNet article, “Looking for an AI-powered website builder?…