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How Deliberate Distraction Leads to Creative Breakthroughs
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How Deliberate Distraction Leads to Creative Breakthroughs

Imagine this: you’ve spent all day working on a difficult project. You’ve been excited about it for weeks, but you haven’t quite been able to pin down the final details. You’ve done the research, gathered the materials, bounced ideas off of your colleagues and your creative pack, and still you feel stuck in a cognitive…

Building a Work Culture of Collaborative Autonomy
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Building a Work Culture of Collaborative Autonomy

The conventional corporate office is practically a thing of the past. The “side hustle” is becoming the hustle, previously distinct departments are dissolving to create more fluid collaborations between coworkers, and increasingly, people are breaking away from the traditional nine-to-five in order to pursue freelance careers. It’s estimated that by 2020, 50% of the US…

Speaking Up for Your Beliefs Through Brand Storytelling
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Speaking Up for Your Beliefs Through Brand Storytelling

One day, my nine-year-old daughter came home upset. Her music instructor had asked the students to recommend a song they could learn as a group. My daughter, an introvert and music lover, promptly volunteered a popular song that her mother and I agreed was innocent enough. Her classmates loved the song choice so the teacher…

Cultivating the Customer Experience with Wonder Gestures
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Cultivating the Customer Experience with Wonder Gestures

Why is the Magic Castle Hotel the second highest rated hotel in Los Angeles next to the Four Seasons? After all, a room at this modest hotel pales compared to the luxury of the Four Seasons. Much of the Magic Castle’s success has to do with popsicles. Actually, it has to do with how the…

How a Questing Mindset Leads to More Meaningful Work

How a Questing Mindset Leads to More Meaningful Work

Maybe you’re feeling worn out, empty of ideas, or overworked and depleted. You can’t always change your circumstances, but you can change your mindset. When we talk about mindset, we talk about attitudes – your attitude towards your work, your team, your business, your long-term goals, your family, your relationships, your vision, your future. Reframing…

Uncover Your Story and Drive Your Brand: The Power of a Mission
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Uncover Your Story and Drive Your Brand: The Power of a Mission

Think about your favorite brands. What do you like about them? A brand is more than just a logo or a website. When you walk into your favorite store(s) or when you engage or collaborate with a company you love, you usually walk away with this feeling of satisfaction, excitement, wonder. Creating a memorable, impactful…

Elevate & Highlight: Best in Brand Trends & Marketing Messages for September 2018
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Elevate & Highlight: Best in Brand Trends & Marketing Messages for September 2018

CELEBRATING BUSINESS-AS-UNUSUAL Have you heard of “fast fashion?” Research that has been conducted by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has indicated that global clothing production has doubled in the last 15 years, predominantly as a result of what is known as  “fast fashion”. Fast Fashion is on-trend, cheap-to-produce clothing mimicking  luxury and high-end products – and…

Elevate & Highlight: Best in Brand Trends & Marketing Messages for August 2018
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Elevate & Highlight: Best in Brand Trends & Marketing Messages for August 2018

CELEBRATING BUSINESS-AS-UNUSUAL When it comes to authenticity and integrity in doing business, branding, and marketing, we at Tracking Wonder have a simple tenet: Elevate, don’t manipulate. In our times we have an opportunity for businesses and brands of all sizes – from the company of one to the mega-corporation – to step up and do…

The 8 Emotional Stages of Launching
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The 8 Emotional Stages of Launching

Launching is exciting. At least that’s the story you typically see promoted with offers about launching your big program or offer or website. The story you don’t hear is the full range of emotions you will experience leading up to a launch. After all, when you launch an offer or website, you are Investing considerable…