Author Archives: mark

We need a Community! – Failure is an option

On We need a Community!: Failure is an option – celebrate it.

Reflections on #altconf 2016 day 3

A reflection on a single day of Altconf 2016. Features highlights and thoughts on the sessions.

Bullying, Buckets and Name Calling

A speech about bullying and the current political climate plus reflections on how to keep yourself from falling into the trap.

On Margins and Craft

Focus on your craft; sweat the details and use boundaries that are present everywhere as inspiration. A speech given at UUCPA.

Afro Celt Sound System – Lovers of Light

Hey, no lyrics to worry about so most of Afro Celt’s stuff is ok. I’m a big fan of Lovers of Light because it’s danceable. I can’t find a great video, but here’s the song: Their more famous song is ‘When You’re Falling” which features Peter Gabriel. It’s nice too and the lyrics work. iTunes: […]

AC/DC – Who Made Who

Video games she play meFace it on the level but it take you every time on a one on oneFeel it runnin’ down your spineNothin’ gonna save your one last dime Nonsensical rock lyrics but nothing that your kid shouldn’t be singing. iTunes: “AC/DC – Who Made Who” Another AC/DC option: “AC/DC – For Those […]

Natalie Merchant – Kind and Generous

You’ve been so kind and generousI don’t know how you keep on givingFor your kindness I’m in debt to youFor your selflessness, my admirationAnd for everything you’ve done Nice song with a lovely voice. The video is a bit odd with the circus people but it’s tame. Here’s a better one from TED 2010: Get […]

Madonna – Holiday

Let love shineAnd we will findA way to come togetherAnd make things betterWe need a holiday Madonna’s first hit from 1983. Fun, be-boppy and nice lyrics. What’s not to love. Here’s the video, which is only a problem if you find Madonna’s dress from that era a bit too inappropriate. Compared to her future work, […]

Pharrell Williams – Happy

Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth… Obviously, this doesn’t necessarily meet the criteria from the about page – it’s a new song – but come on, this is the perfect song for parents and kids. Words are good and singable, tune is poppy and danceable. It may be the perfect song. […]

Think global, act local with your customers | Lean back

Failing to localize properly will damage your brand. A lack of a local-language version – or a poor, culturally irrelevant translation – will be interpreted as a lack of concern for customers in that market. Understanding and delivering in a relevant, local context is therefore a key component of effective customer experience management.  -> Think global, […]