Intelligence, artificial and otherwise, is on the rise. So too is space exploration. Polio (and possibly cancer) are on the decline. And contrary to what my many democratic friends were clamoring just over a year ago, we have yet to enter into an apocalyptic fall-out. In fact, one could make a case that we’re far [...]
I always have to explain to my smartwatch that I do my cardio a little later on Sundays. It’s humorous, but also creepy. Technology has benefited us in tremendous ways, from monitoring our health to facilitating communication with loved ones. On the other hand, technology has also given companies and devices incredible access into our [...]
Launching and managing a startup that you're passionate about can feel a bit like character development. Whether you're a founder of a company or in charge of key operations, the goal or mission you are working towards seems personal. And in many respects, it is! This is especially true in the beginning, when it’s born [...]
No matter what type of consulting services you offer and what industry you specialize in, there’s one marketing tactic that applies to all: the power of the word of mouth. Advertising in magazines or on television, investing in digital ads, and social media outreach all have merit, of course. But when positioning yourself as a [...]
Americans have incredible work ethic. Culturally, we pride ourselves on our grit and productivity, and for centuries we’ve worked ourselves up mountains and back to the entire world’s benefit. As a result, we’ve accomplished extraordinary feats and ushered in countless innovations, from the airplane to the Internet. If your father ever told you that as [...]
Republished from lincoln-strategy.org. In different walks of life, the debate continues eternally as to which is more important: quality or quantity. We’ve outlined in recent blog posts the fact that the quantity of philanthropy–both in a corporate and individual sense–is increasing over time. People are giving more time, more money and are more aware and cognizant of [...]
American businesses are worried about regulation more than ever before. According to a recent Deloitte survey, as told by Fortune in their fascinating cover story about red tape, American CFOs believe burdensome regulations to be the biggest threat to business behind a possible recession.
For 13 years, Lincoln Strategy Group (LSG) has been offering our clients customized solutions for their corporate public affairs and public relations' needs. Our strategies to meet those needs may include anything from creating a campaign management plan with a quantifiable impact to outlining a crisis communication program with winning messages that sway opinion. My [...]
In today’s fast-paced world when nearly everything can be done digitally to maximize efficiency and effectiveness, businesses cannot ignore the importance of using digital public affairs to achieve advocacy success. With many companies relying on digital communications specialists, digital advocacy software, and advanced data-driven campaigns, it’s obvious that digital public affairs are a recurring character [...]
Research suggests that curiosity is the key to life satisfaction and career satisfaction. Promoting curiosity isn’t child’s play; rather, curiosity has a valuable place in every winning business strategy. In 2014, the Harvard Business Review proclaimed “Curiosity Is as Important as Intelligence.” In a world that “has never been more intricate,” the idea of curiosity [...]