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Today I want to dive into a little topic that I am super passionate about, and that is the human goodness we can do to elevate the experience for the people we work with.
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Last week I had an impromptu chat with my mate Finny — . He’s someone I massively respect in the industry. The guy’s got 30 years in the brand world… he’s legit.
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I’m the People’s Branding Mentor. After 20 years in the studio, I now teach brand as what it really is: a recognisable reputation. I’m a bestselling author and international speaker on brand, reputation, and creativity.
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