by Bruce Turkel | Nov 24, 2015 | Branding, Bruce Turkel, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
This is a rant on the presentation of creativity and how it’s received by people who are not in the business of looking at new ideas. If you resemble any of these remarks—and you’ve sat with me lately—I’m sorry. It’s not you. It’s me. I...
by Bruce Turkel | Oct 26, 2015 | Branding, Bruce Turkel, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
When the little swimmer’s head ducked under the waves and didn’t pop right back up his grandmother started running towards the lifeguard station screaming, “My grandson’s drowning, my grandson’s drowning. Help! HELP!!” The strapping lifeguard...
by Bruce Turkel | Dec 24, 2013 | Branding, Bruce Turkel, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
A few weeks ago my wife and I were enjoying a quick vacation in the mountains of North Carolina. We needed a few things to feather our nest so we ducked into the local Walmart. While Gloria was searching for the Cuban coffee and other things she can’t live...
by Bruce Turkel | Oct 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
Those of you who have been reading my posts for a while know about my penchant (OK, obsession) for traveling light (if not, you can read about it HERE and HERE). And why not? When you log as many miles as I do traveling for our clients and speaking at conferences,...
by Bruce Turkel | Jun 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
Someone sent me an article that asked successful CEOs what they would rather do if they weren’t in their current positions. Doctor? Lawyer? Indian Chief? No, everyone wants to be a rock star. Guitar Center has built an enormous business selling guitars and amps...
