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Beyond the Deck #5: Emotionally Intelligent Marketing Is a Brand's Last Defensible Advantage

AI can write, design, and even “influence” — but in a world where every brand uses the same tools, sameness is flooding the feed. The next real edge…

Oct 6 •

Beyond the Deck #4: Charisma in Fundraising Isn’t About Polish — It’s About Curiosity

True charisma is warmth, competence — and the courage to ask the right questions

Sep 29 •

Beyond the Deck #3: How to build a quiet authority and command every room you are in

The most powerful voices don't always speak the loudest.

Sep 22 •

Beyond the Deck #2: Why the Best C-Suite Leaders Feel Like Frauds

From Silicon Valley to Wall Street, high achievers quietly wrestle with feelings of fraudulence. Psychologists argue that self-doubt, harnessed well, is…

Sep 15 •

Beyond the Deck: Why a 2,000-Year-Old Greek Philosopher Is the Best Pitch Coach of All Time

The danger comes when founders lean too heavily on one pillar. Ethos without data feels like bravado. Pathos without credibility feels manipulative…

Sep 2 •

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