Doing Loyalty Rewards Programs Right!
May 18, 2010 – 3:49 am | No Comment

The notion of Loyalty Rewards has become fairly popular in the business world.  PetSmart has Pets Perks.  Macy’s has its own loyalty credit card with 15% off all purchases. And, at Shutterfly you are immediately rewarded …

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Dancing In Our DNA
July 5, 2009 – 7:44 pm | No Comment

Go ahead and watch the babies boppin and dancing in the Snazl above.  All of the clips are cute and one clip shows a baby dance prodigy.  But with a pair of anthropological glasses, one …

Red Envelopes
June 14, 2009 – 8:41 pm | No Comment
Red Envelopes

In each red envelope there’s a dollar bill

A little hope and a little will

A friendly wish an obvious gift

Some reciprocity, some generosity

The Design Dilemma—Curse or Blessing?
May 28, 2009 – 1:40 am | One Comment
The Design Dilemma—Curse or Blessing?

Imagine a middle aged, community leader that has gone out into the wild world for years…to bring mammoth meat home to his family, clan, and tribal nation. But now this chief is faced with an …

Prejudices, Biases, and Opinions, Oh My!
May 14, 2009 – 2:34 am | No Comment
Prejudices, Biases, and Opinions, Oh My!

When it comes to telling any story, one’s point of view can be a big obstacle in honest transmission. It can be very easy for an individual in power or position to paint the world, …

Inner Dialogue – Embarrassment
May 13, 2009 – 4:08 am | 2 Comments
Inner Dialogue – Embarrassment

 

I am embarrassed
Why are you embarrassed?
Well, I don’t know, I’ve pursued professions that others would generally say are ridiculous. I wanted to be a ballet dancer. It’s easier for people to roll their eyes and …