Articles by Tripp Braden

Can Ginni Rometty Help Grow Your Business?

Can Ginni Rometty Help Grow Your Business?

Do cognitive technologies change the way you grow your business? How can entrepreneurs grow smarter businesses by leveraging cognitive technologies to grow to the next level? I’m at The World of Watson conference this week learning about how cognitive technologies can help you grow a more profitable business. One of…


Can Cognitive Computing Provide Your Business an Advantage?

Can Cognitive Computing Provide Your Business an Edge?

How do you compete in a more complex world? What would it take to help you make better decisions faster? Could you get comfortable working with a thinking partner who is constantly learning and evolving? No, not me. I’m talking about cognitive computing!


What is required of leaders in times of change?

What is required of leaders in times of change?

I’m working on several great projects with clients on advanced analytics and Internet of Things. Some of the most common questions my clients ask are “What are the critical success factors in helping organizations successfully manage and use new technologies when things are changing so quickly? How do you lead…


Do you know what motivates your champion connectors?

What Motivates Your Champion Connectors Network?

Serving leaders struggle to expand their influence with people they don’t know.  I find building a network of champion connectors can help accele Add Mediarate your network and opportunities for growth. But what if you don’t have the right people in your network today?


How do champion connectors empower and engage others?

How Can Leaders Find Their Best Champion Connectors?

I’ve spent the last 25 years working with some of the most fascinating people on the planet. Almost all are champion connectors. So how do you find champion connectors? How can you empower and engage your network to change the world?


How to Make 2017 Your Best Year Ever!

How to Make 2017 Your Best Year Ever!

How do you make 2017 your best year ever? I know I’m a bit early writing about making 2017 a great year. Here’s what I discovered.  If you invest in the final quarter of 2016, you are well on your way to an incredible and prosperous 2017.


Can you help your data team deliver extraordinary results?

Can your data team cultivate their soft skills to deliver results?

Today we are talking about what skills you need to deliver results through your data team. I believe data science has limitless possibilities. This is the good and bad of data science. To succeed, you will need to develop and build stronger data teams.


Can an old data dog teach data scientists new tricks?

What Skills Do Data Scientists Need to Build Their Careers?

As data scientists continue to take bigger roles in their organizations, what key capabilities are needed to take their careers to the next level? I’ve interviewed and worked with over 16,000 senior level executives throughout my executive career. Over 65% have served in the top three roles in their organizations,…


How can empowering leaders help others reach their goals?

How do empowering leaders influence others today?

I got several notes from people about Are There Influencers in Your Marketing Future? on influence and influencers. Several felt that I made it seem too easy to become an influencer. Actually, I believe it’s easier to be influential today than any other time in our history. How do empowering…


How do influencers build trust?

Are There Influencers in Your Marketing Future?

Marketing is changing. The next generation of clients has different expectation of what marketing is and how they decide what and who they buy from. So many marketing messages, so little time. Is it time for you to add influencers to your marketing mix? People have always been influenced by…