It's funny how we forget the fundamentals of our businesses. The originals. The G.O.A T. We lose sight of them somehow. We become distracted. Our attention becomes infinitely divided among new formulas, strategies and theories. It seems that the original of a product (that customers love) becomes difficult to find — and ends up on…

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06.09.2025

One Conversation – Marla Gottschalk

All it took was a single conversation with Stan Smith, the storied tennis champion — to hammer out a deal for him to become the figurehead of a now iconic Adidas sneaker. It's a bit reminiscent of tales about an ad man, sketching out a tag line on a bar napkin in between gimlets or…

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07.09.2025

Let’s Face It: Gen Y Has (Had) It Right – Marla Gottschalk

Thought it was time to repost the 2009 post (I believe my first), which I shared as a guest contributor at another site. Let me know what you think. Sorry, if you beg to differ. I think Gen Y has got it right. The qualities they seek in the workplace — such as feeling valued…

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11.09.2025

Leading vs. Inspiring – Marla Gottschalk

Leading often implies that we are in the position to do so. A formalized place from which we direct others toward a goal. That position might last a week or a month or possibly years. Yet inspiring — doesn't require that form of permission. We are all free to inspire others. This might occur during…

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No Matter Your Industry: Voices Still Matter (All of Them) – Marla Gottschalk

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Let’s Face It: Gen Y Has (Had) It Right – Marla Gottschalk

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