a rising above the noise exclusive

Want to go in the ring with a prized fighter unprepared?

The Impossible Brand Formula (New Slideshare Presentation)

by davidbrier May 15, 2013 a rising above the noise exclusive

After being alerted this morning by Slideshare that my presentations have collectively been viewed over 459,000 times (with two more of those nearing the remarkable 100,000 landmark), I decided to do a celebratory dance in the form of a new Slideshare presentation. I took one of the most popular posts on Rising Above The Noise MORE>>>

email
Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Where to Steal Your Next Great Idea

Where to Steal Your Next Great Idea

by davidbrier December 5, 2012 a rising above the noise exclusive

Ideas are the currency of innovation. Artists (and creators of any sort) are in the business of taking ideas and mashing them together like a visual food processor to end up with something new, fresh, inspiring and… unexpected. Knowing When and Where to Steal I recently came across Austin Kleon’s New York Times best-selling book, MORE>>>

Read the full article →
James Bond and David Brier: Fighting Evil for Good

The Ebook That Goes Head-to-head with James Bond

by davidbrier November 23, 2012 a rising above the noise exclusive

Daniel Craig is kicking ass as James Bond. In the 50-year franchise, the 23rd James Bond film Skyfall has become the highest grossing Bond film for the multi-billion-dollar franchise. This is the exact catalyst that brought this face-off between Daniel Craig and me to a head. (For the record, that’s Daniel Craig on the left MORE>>>

Read the full article →
Obama and Romney: One olitical debate where you win

I’m David Brier and I Approve This Message

by davidbrier October 17, 2012 a rising above the noise exclusive

With the presidential election and political debates on everyone’s mind, this video message has a certain timeliness about it. Committees: Where Good Ideas Go To Get Slaughtered And yes, this video immortalizes something I actually said in public, “Committees — famous for vanilla outcomes, exhausting debates and mindless meetings — have destroyed more good ideas MORE>>>

Read the full article →
Shark Tank Exclusive

Inside the Shark Tank With Daymond John

by davidbrier September 12, 2012 a rising above the noise exclusive

As a brand, I find Shark Tank at the top of its game. It’s a well choreographed enterprise that hasn’t lost its mission, focus or appeal. That’s why I first wrote “The Shark Tank Formula: 4 Steps To Owning A Room–And Making A Killing” in my Fast Company blog which Daymond John tweeted, “the best article MORE>>>

Read the full article →
9/11 New York City Tribute

A New Short Video on 9/11 Honors New Yorkers

by davidbrier September 9, 2012 a rising above the noise exclusive

It’s called “Breathe.” A new short video by Gary Ravenscroft. Growing up in New York City (Brooklyn, then Queens, then Long Island and Finally Manhattan), there is one quality I associate with NYC: Resilience. That “we-won’t take-sh*t-from-anyone” attitude which is a great quality [for anyone who's in your corner] to have). It was this quality MORE>>>

Read the full article →
Daymond John, A Shark with Heart

Anatomy of a Shark: “A Daymond Is A Girl’s Best Friend”

by davidbrier July 18, 2012 a rising above the noise exclusive

Daymond John is the founder, president and chief executive officer of FUBU, a clothing company with product lines that include casual wear, sports wear, a suit collection, eyewear, belts, and shoes. Daymond is the only Shark on Shark Tank who adds some much-needed mojo to the hit TV show. Cuban is smart but a wild card. MORE>>>

Read the full article →