Author: John Lux
We’ve been using social media in one way or another since early 2009 so in social media years, that’s a lifetime. Since we’ve been doing it for so long and people seem to think we do a nice job, we’re asked quite a bit what our strategy is. It’s a...
IDEAS President John Lux will be speaking on a Social Media Panel at the StarLite Film Festival on Saturday, February 2, 2012 at 1:30pm. The Social Media Panel will discuss the role of social media when marketing a micro-budget film. Filmmakers will discuss the social media strategies they have used,...
Originally posted on the Forbes website by Susan Adams, excerpts below: One of my colleagues used to head to the men’s room and brush his teeth every time he felt a surge of writer’s block. He swears it did the trick. Another exits the building and walks around the block to clear his...
IDEAS recently completed its proprietary design-thinking system StoryJam™ with REBUILD globally, recent winner of the Orlando, Inc. B.I.G. Award. REBUILD globally is a nonprofit in Haiti providing living wage employment for survivors of the devastating 2010 earthquake. The initial StoryJam session (see photos below) took place at the Downtown Orlando...
Originally posted on the Forbes website by Stephanie Chandler, Contributor, excerpts below: Several years ago I looked at my over-flowing calendar and realized I was completely overwhelmed. Juggling the demands of my business, family, and daily life was just more than I could handle any longer. As a devoted People Pleaser, I was faced...
Film Florida is a not-for-profit organization that provides a leadership role in Florida's film and entertainment industries by representing a coalition of interests, including private industry, local film commissions, industry associations, educational institutions and labor organizations. Its purpose is to offer to businesses and individuals the benefits of a statewide trade...
Originally posted on Entrepreneur website by Nadia Goodman, excerpts below: In a tough economy, growing your business doesn't have to involve costly new hires or expensive acquisitions. Instead, teaming up with another small business might be your best solution. Successful teaming relationships can help you gain experience, offer a more comprehensive service, or take on bigger contracts....
IDEAS announced it has signed a contract with Workforce Florida, Inc. (WFI), the statewide board of business and government leaders charged with setting policy for the state workforce system, to rebrand Florida’s Workforce System resulting in a successful common brand that will be customer-focused and deliver consistency across all regions....
Originally posted on the Productivity Pro website, excerpts below. One of the best things about being a leader is being responsible for the productivity of an entire team. That’s also one of the scariest things about being a leader. Your team’s accomplishments (or lack thereof) reflect upon you, so you have to run a...
I don't even remember how it started but years ago we started the tradition of having a Thanksgiving lunch for our staff. We usually have it the Thursday before Thanksgiving because Thanksgiving week a lot of people are out and if we have it on Thursday we can have left...
Originally posted on the Fast Company website by Charlotte Beers, excerpts below. Taking part in the adventure of persuading others, sweeping them up into an idea, an unexpected action or an unproven vision, is a wonderful experience. The ability to create excitement all around you is what leadership is about. Listen...
Last Thursday David Bain, Bethany Tompkins, Rebecca Hodges, Mark Edson, and I spent the day at Orlando Inc.’s (Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce) B.I.G. Summit at Full Sail University. More than 600 people were in attendance, many of whom came to visit our booth. We had the pleasure of meeting...
