Leadership | Scott Gulbransen.com

Leaving With Class 1

Jun

2013

A few weeks ago, my friend and colleague Todd Defren, wrote a post for AOL that seemed to stoke a lot of fires amongst the millennial workforce. Todd dares to tell the truth about how he feels when people quit his agency, SHIFT Communications. What the world needs are more people like Todd who are ...

The Art of Asking

May

2013

I’m fortunate to have a lot of friends in the business world. With the amount of traveling I’ve done, coupled with the big brands I’ve worked for, meeting people is never a problem. Developing and keeping those relationships over time takes work. But generally, I find mutually beneficial relationships are easy to find and easy to keep. ...

The One Secret to Career and Business Success

May

2013

Don’t follow but lead. If you want to innovate, contribute to the new economy, and live a more fulfilling life, you have to be a leader. Leaders have confidence and know where they want to go. While doubts may creep in, they forge through it and don’t second-guess their gut. No matter if you’re an ...

Why Speaking Gigs Matter

Aug

2012

Last night I got to spend a really great night of fun, casual and even directed business conversation with many of the speakers at Explore Minneapolis, which begins today. Thanks to the effervescent Jason Falls, it’s the second time I’ve had the opportunity to speak at these great events. It also marks the last event ...

Failing Forward 2

Jul

2012

Are you failing enough? It’s a question most in the corporate social business environment probably don’t ask themselves enough. After all, the fight for budget dollars, relevance and a place at the table don’t come easy. How could someone want to fail? The reality is failing is a big part of life and for the ...