By Mark Howell, on July 10th, 2010
Like many of us, I am a student of the language of ideas. How to say it in just the right way is the essence of great communication. Without the right language it can never be more than directional. For anything to be inspirational…language is an essential element.
Need an example? Take a moment to read [...]
By Mark Howell, on January 5th, 2010
One of the blogs I read almost everyday is Gaping Void by Hugh MacLeod. Word of warning…sometimes often profane. At the same time, Hugh’s insight is very keen. Not every post or cartoon is dead on, but a lot of them are. There are definitely times when you just have to nod your head. There [...]
By Mark Howell, on June 13th, 2008
One of the bloggers I check out regularly is David Armano over at Logic + Emotion. Often a really good way of looking at things, maybe a little unexpected, but definitely will make you think. Check out this diagram about the Stairway to Brand Heaven:
Interesting, don’t you think? This is all about the way things [...]
By Mark Howell, on February 19th, 2007
I love it when I discover something that’s both practical and packed with imagination-freeing ideas. If you’re looking for that, you’ve got to check out the article on Dave’s Insanity Sauce over at Inc.com. Without a doubt, one of the very best articles I’ve read in quite a while…and there are some great take-aways that [...]
By Mark Howell, on July 8th, 2006
Do you ever get the nod? You know what I mean…the nod that means I’m down with what you’re using (what you’re wearing, what you’re driving, etc.)? Maybe you’re at Barnes and Noble and you’re sipping on a Peet’s coffee. That’ll get you the nod. From another Peet’s drinker. If you’ve got a love wins [...]
By Mark Howell, on June 23rd, 2006
What makes for a good logo? I was traveling the last couples days. Up very early and turning out the lights very late. Both days I desperately needed a some good coffee. Peet’s was nowhere to be found. Dohhhhhh! So I did what the rest of you do. I started scanning the horizon for that [...]