Michael Brenner has been recognized as a Forbes top CMO influencer, a Top Business Keynote Speaker by the Huffington Post and a Top Motivational Speaker by Entrepreneur Magazine. He is CEO of Marketing Insider Group, where he has worked with more than 75 brands in building effective content marketing and employee activation programs. A sought-after speaker and co-author of two other books, Michael held 50 different jobs prior to starting his company. Much of his insight and the advice he shares stem from these experiences and a myriad of situations dealing with virtually every type of person: from empathetic – to mean – to everyone in between. These daily encounters, along with his innate emotional intelligence, make him an authority on how Michael Brenner has been recognized as a Forbes top CMO influencer, a Top Business Keynote Speaker by the Huffington Post and a Top Motivational Speaker by Entrepreneur Magazine. He is CEO of Marketing Insider Group, where he has worked with more than 75 brands in building effective content marketing and employee activation programs. A sought-after speaker and co-author of two other books, Michael held 50 different jobs prior to starting his company. Much of his insight and the advice he shares stem from these experiences and a myriad of situations dealing with virtually every type of person: from empathetic – to mean – to everyone in between. These daily encounters, along with his innate emotional intelligence, make him an authority on how to use the power of empathy to get what you really want. Michael’s motivating words have helped countless others live happier, more fulfilling lives by inspiring people just like you to take action that creates true impact. Learn more at MeanPeopleSuck.com. ...more
Think back to a time when you realized that the project your boss asked you to do was flawed. Maybe it included trying a new software application, or implementing a new process, or chasing the latest buzzword in your industry. You know it won’t work. However, because it’s the shiniest new trend, your manager thinks it is a brilliant idea.
What did you do? Did you push back, or did you go along with