In my last post, I stated that you have an amazing, one-of-a-kind story to tell. I stated it not only because I truly believe it, but also because not enough of you believe it.Time and again, we’re all faced with a brutal reality that threatens our growth and development. It begins with not knowing how to pitch ourselves effectively, but it actually taps into something much deeper: Do we even...
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the course of 15 years spent producing 600 challenge programs and awarding $300 million dollars in prize money, it’s that those who pitch effectively win. Those who don’t tend to go home wondering where they went wrong.
For the past four years, Skild has partnered with Cisco on its empowering Global Problem Solver Challenge, which gives student entrepreneurs from around the world an opportunity to develop new business ideas and leverage technology for maximum social impact.
Let’s say that the playing field is, at long last, being leveled. Awesome! What now?If we all have equal access to the means of empowering ourselves in business, shouldn’t we do everything in our power to make ourselves stand out from an ever-larger crowd?With the gatekeepers removed from their posts, a sea of people is about to crash the gates — each and every one of them pushing their voice,...
Innovation is my business. Come to think of it, it’s your business too. At least, it better be . . .For 15 years, Skild has had one mission: To empower people and organizations by tapping into unheard voices and fresh perspectives. We genuinely strive to affect positive change by helping to solve problems, make discoveries, and in some small way advance society.BREAKING: We all have just...
Has the last week of protests made you feel uncomfortable? Excellent!That means you’re likely having conversations that you haven’t had before. You’re experiencing moments of self-examination. You’re considering your work environment and, just as importantly, what your organization stands for (if it stands for anything at all beyond making shareholders happy).Discomfort is a driver of change....
Was “the new normal” wasted on COVID-19? Would it have been better applied to the social justice transformation of 2020 instead?I’m asking because what we’re witnessing now — the redefining of terms and conditions around what it means to live in the United States — is nothing short of “the new normal.” And make no mistake: The future of work has little to do with “virtually”; it has everything...
