Return on Awesome: Building a Bacon Army

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Return on Awesome Presented by Justin Foster @fosterthinking #baconarmy
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What would happen if organizations encouraged their individual employees to be … individuals? What would happen if these individuals were applauded for promoting their individuality? You would have a brand whose #1 differentiator would be its people! Based on my 2nd book set for release in early 2014, this presentation helps organizations embrace a culture of promoting the individual personal brands within the organization that - when properly promoted - elevate the organization’s brand to new heights.

Transcript of Return on Awesome: Building a Bacon Army

Return on Awesome

Presented by Justin Foster@fosterthinking

#baconarmy

Differentiation

Differentiation Methods

• Product innovation• Business model• Delivery model• Advertising• Or …

Your People

Brands are Humans;

• Intimacy• Validation• Appreciation

“If you aren’t doing something different, you

aren’t doing anything at all” – Sam Phillips

7 Must-Haves• Standards

• Talent

• Image

• Technology

• Influence

• Communication

• Youthfulness

STANDARDS

5 Cultural Standards

TALENT

Mad Skills, Yo.

• Cultural alignment

• Behavior assessments

• Job benchmarking

IMAGE

First 10 Seconds

• Style• Presence• Authenticity

TECHNOLOGY

3 Trends to Embrace

• Social Business• Smart Devices• Learning

INFLUENCE

Spread the Love

• Volunteering• Mentoring• Publishing expertise

COMMUNICATION

Language of Awesome

• Speaking• Writing• Story-telling

YOUTHFULNESS

Think Like a Kid

• Enthusiasm• Curiosity• Individualism

The ROI• Attract/retain talent• Higher margins• Brand recognition• Relevance (Value)• Legacy

Find MeEmail: [email protected]

Book: oatmealvbacon.com

Company: klowd.com

Speaking: fosterthinking.com

Twitter: @fosterthinking

LinkedIn: /fosterjustin