Bill Jacobson Consulting

I’ve often wondered why our economic models have be built upon a metric of “Gross National Product”, and later “Gross Domestic Product.” Unfortunately for the Earth and Natural Resource Sustainability, these metrics have overwhelmed the ability of U.S. communities to create sustainable socio-economic policies and practice. In this 17 minute TED presentation, Chip Conley suggests [...]

What is the mystery of Creativity? Can we remain sane as “artists”? as teachers” as leaders in sharing our gift” Today I am inspired by a presence that I like to think appears in all of our lives. A presence so strong, a “voice” from the invisible, so strong, that we can not ignore it. [...]

FRESH IDEAS Looking to build your on-line community. Here are a few thoughts to think about. web_tech_strategy

For those who know me, I like to think… a lot… Coffee time is great for sketching out what is on my mind, things I’d like to change, things I’d like to engage, and things that just need to be. Mind mapping on grid paper is best… When I feel really creative, an 8 1/2 [...]

Very interesting writings and video on developing Social Media Strategy for 2010. http://emergentbydesign.com/

Well it is… and one better pay attention if technology is part of your communication plan. thinking socially Thinking Socially – Brands, Marketeers, Students, Jobseekers. We all need to start thinking more socially when it comes to marketing ourselves or our companies. In this prezi (first presented to the Birmingham Business School at the University [...]

I’m doing my best to adapt… Guess I am a geek after all. For a prezi that might help those of you who are wondering what will be new job descriptions .. or not.. Metathinking in the 21st Century exploring new skill sets for a fast-paced world by Venessa Miemis

Rules? NO CONTROL Check out: Social Media – What/Why in Earth..?! Creative Economy and Beyond 2009 Created by Jarmo Röksä

As the last day of this decade entertains my day, I wonder what and how the web will fare in the coming decade. For that matter, I wonder what software will look like in the days and months ahead. I am reminded of a presentation product I tested earlier this year called Prezi. As you [...]

As noted in the previous post “Lead or follow, it’s time for Action,” successful organizations of today are moving beyond just the practice of Price, Product, Promotion, where each of these fit within the bottom two levels of needs. Forward thinking companies engage people as a community. The “Social Web” is about social identification, branding and emotions: Love/Belonging, Esteem and Self-actualization.