C-Suite Marketing & Strategy Executive | Strategic Advisor | Board Member | Marketing, Strategy & Insights Consulting Partner | 2023 AAF HOA | 2020 Fortune 40 Under 40 | 2018 Ad Age A-List | 2018 ADWEEK Disruptor
As I look back at some of the experiences and conversations I was able to foster and participate in at #CannesLions this year, as a final sentiment I wanted to thank Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity again for having me on the Atelier Stage for a special How-To workshop where I was able to discuss 'How To Create a Role that Never Existed'. I took a moment and went back to some of the very decks, presentations and the strategy + courage that helped me bring two new roles to life, and create new, bold and creative solutions to solve real business problems. As an added bonus I was able to fuse together my professional talents and personal passions for many years in those roles, and also see them live on beyond the companies where we broke ground on the initial approach. As I think about the business objectives, problems and outcomes we are faced with today I am reminded how much we must lean into creativity, trust + risks, and groundbreaking thinking to address all that must be done to break through in today's world. It's more than may currently exist in an industry, institution, role or career trajectory, and far beyond what an AI resume scanner can readily identify as valuable. We must not be afraid to break down walls to try radical solutions to get to the outcomes and impact that we want to see. There is wave of change that is sweeping through every facet of our business, our connections to each other and our world at large. We do not have the luxury to ignore the urgency of the moment, and must adhere to the fact that innovative, unbounded thinking must lead the way to the solutions we need. For many of us our livelihoods and our lives depend on this. Organizations and institutions who don’t recognize this will ultimately and continuously face uphill battles. It is with this urgency in mind that I am reminded how committed to and passionate I am about solving real business problems, generating successful business outcomes and driving positive industry-wide, organizational, and societal change. I am determined to build a future by continuing to think radically creative and what that can be for me specifically; a role with an organization that is open to thinking differently, (another :-) new role within an industry that's ready to evolve, or projects/partnerships with several partners who are looking to tackle work in a new way to drive impact and growth in these challenging times. As I reflect on where I have been, it makes me even more excited about where we can all go and what we can build together for those that are courageous enough to try. Thank you to Folasade' Ogunmokun for this great video mash-up of my time in #CannesLions and the presentation that made me remember how much I love challenging myself and others to be brave enough to drive change in all the best ways. So don't be afraid to reach out if you are interested in talking more. We got this.
Dope. Thank you for trailblazing into the future and continuously creating paths for the rest of us.
You’re built for this!! 👏🏾👏🏾
Love this! 👏🏿 👏🏿
Look at my friend !!!! Out here doing the very thing we used to talk about all those years ago back in Harlem ! SO proud of you girl keep going 💪🏾
Awesome mashup, I hope to collaborate with you in the very near future. I have alot of opportunities ahead of me and could use a pro such as God-is. Email me and let’s setup another meeting. I have some doors open and I believe you are the perfect fit to drive them home. Great work!!
What an inspirational post! Thank you!
It's so easy to tell the story of a trailblazer! I'm always inspired by your work! Congratulations and thank you!
All of this. (So says my hat.) Great message.
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1mo🗣️ CREATIVITY, TRUST, AND RISKS! 🗣️ always so excited to hear from your latest learnings and insights. you nailed it as always - “out of the box thinking” is an annoying cliche and the real winners will accept true risks they jump into with trusted partners. i hope to do this with you once again someday! much love ❤️