Category Archives: Fort Wayne

Learning From Others: Five Useful Project Management Tools

Posted on July 9, 2012 by donkincaid

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INC INsight Challenges Us to Inspire at TEDxFortWayne 2012

Posted on February 27, 2012 by donkincaid

Indiana’s News Center INsight’s Heather Schoegler and Amber Recker challenge us to tell our story and inspire others at TEDxFortWayne 2012. Take a look at the video segment to learn more from the ladies. Submit your speaker application before March 30 … Continue reading →

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Part 3: The Best of Blog Indiana 2011 – Randy Clark on Social Media Relationships

Posted on October 31, 2011 by donkincaid

Part Three of a series detailing my impressions of Blog Indiana 2011. There is no B2B or B2C. It’s P2P Randy Clark‘s presentation at Blog Indiana 2011 was described as how his company (TKO Graphix) won a nearly $2M contract … Continue reading →

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What’s Missing From Kroger’s Marketplace Grand Opening?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by donkincaid

What’s missing? An Email address box! Point 1: Kroger had great crowds during their Grand Opening of Indiana’s 1st Marketplace store. Full parking lots, people visiting from outside the normal shopping area and several contest fishbowls. Point 2: Kroger’s active … Continue reading →

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Part 2: Squeezing 2 Days Into 1 Hour – The Best of Blog Indiana 2011 @ Social Media Breakfast Fort Wayne

Posted on October 20, 2011 by donkincaid

Part Two – The second of a  series of posts detailing my impressions of Blog Indiana 2011. How to Drink From a Fire Hose One of the best aspects of BIN2011 was the sharing of resources to help make your social … Continue reading →

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Squeezing 2 Days Into 1 Hour – The Best of Blog Indiana 2011 @ Social Media Breakfast Fort Wayne

Posted on September 29, 2011 by donkincaid

This month’s Social Media Breakfast Fort Wayne centered on diving into the best of Blog Indiana 2011. Amber Recker, Lisa Wylie, Samantha Sawyer  and I were led by Kevin Mullett  to discover the key takeaways. Part One – The first of … Continue reading →

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Subway and Sky Diving = Repeat Business

Posted on September 26, 2011 by donkincaid

Click for video transcript Three times recently I’ve visited the Subway Restaurant at 10462 Maysville Road in Fort Wayne, IN. Now I make it a point to stop when I’m in in the area. Why?  Because on my second visit, … Continue reading →

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Leadership: Creating Moments Everywhere

Posted on June 14, 2011 by donkincaid

Leaders look for moments to connect at every opportunity. Fort Wayne Indian Village Elementary Principal Stephany Bourne is a great example. This photo was taken at 4:30 after a student recognition ceremony for reading improvement. I was headed home after helping … Continue reading →

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Another Reason A Desk IS a Dangerous Place

Posted on April 16, 2011 by donkincaid

In my first post, I was reminded that we should step away from the desk. My advice: Visit stores, walk down the hall, pick up the phone – and listen to your associates AND customers. The reason – It’s too easy to … Continue reading →

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Are There Any New Musical Notes?

Posted on March 20, 2011 by donkincaid

Web 2.0, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, foursquare, blogs, and many more options. Q: How many new “musical notes” are there in this new digital collaborative world? A: None. Notes are the tried and true ways of how to: Talk with your friends about … Continue reading →

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