The Digital Lightbulb 💡

Captains Log: Stardate November 2024 Greetings fellow adventurers! I revel in meeting cool new people weekly and I'm thrilled to see my network expanding each week! My latest venture, Digital Lightbulb Business, has come into view, complementing my other endeavours beautifully. I've coined the term "The Lillypad Effect" to describe the process of bringing something to life, one step at a time, each step bigger than the last. In line with this philosophy, I’m excited to announce the release of my latest series of articles, created in collaboration with the wonderful Lori Hamilton. If you aren’t familiar with Lori, she is an awe-inspiring individual with a heart of gold. An award-winning writer, director, and actor, she also has the talent for making things happen. Together, we’ve developed:- HOW TO NAVIGATE THE WORLD AS A GREAT LEADER As the title suggests, it's crucial to me and the Digital Lightbulb community that we grow into better humans by supporting one another. A positive work culture doesn't just benefit professional life—it’s a foundation for a thriving personal life as well. It’s truly a flag I am proud to nail to the mast. I’m keen to hear your thoughts and any added value this brings! Thanks,  #DigitalLightbulb #LillypadEffect #LeadershipJourney #CollaborationMagic #ThrivingCulture  

Delighted to be involved in next years Pay.com Retail Open 2025! Thankfully with a new team in place to make the magic happen on and off the course : ) There are just 4 partnership opportunities for 2025 as we welcome 150 of retailers finest to The London Club. Get in touch if your interested! JJ

Running a creative team?   Then this is the most important skill for you.   Cultivating ambition.   A team that understands the significance of the work, will always over-deliver.   Every great leader I’ve known gets this.   When they brief in a project, they elevate the purpose of the job itself (even if that job is a small one).   It’s not about issuing orders.   It’s about offering a tight brief that allows creativity to soar.   Instructions breed mediocrity. Ambitions breed brilliance.   World-beating companies possess these two things.   Leaders who convey aspiration   Teams who respond to it   Great works of art always have ambition.   Your business should too.   How do you create the conditions for ambition?   #ambition #art #leadership #businessofcreativity

Just saw ANOTHER incredible example of where video production is heading - a fully AI-generated burger commercial that looks professional, is super engaging and hilarious lol. Here's why this matters for everyone in media and marketing: What used to take: • A full production crew • Expensive equipment • Days of shooting • Professional food stylists • $10,000+ budget Now requires: • AI image generation  • Motion AI  • AI voice synthesis  • AI music creation  • AI logo design  • A few hours of work !!! The implications are massive: • Small businesses can now create professional-grade commercials • Marketing teams can prototype concepts rapidly • Content creators can scale production effortlessly • Local brands can compete with bigger budget advertising This isn't just about cost-cutting - it's about democratizing high-quality video production. The barriers to creating compelling commercial content are dropping dramatically. Is this the end of traditional production? Naa. But it's a powerful new tool in our creative arsenal that will reshape how we approach video content creation. Have you experimented with any tools? Let me know and keep sharing your thoughts below. Follow me Tracy to keep up with the latest in how AI is transforming the video production industry. #VideoProduction #AI #DigitalMarketing #Innovation #CreativeTechnology #FutureOfWork cc @MrDavids1

I’m so proud of the team!! Today we have launched the TLC Lions 2025 Trends Report! 🚀 Download below 👇 Having supported 300+ global companies, we decided to share our insights with you. 5 Trends and 5 Strategic Moves for your People & Performance Strategy. Download your FREE copy now and get the edge you need to thrive in 2025. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBqsy-i3 Feel free to tag anyone below to download the report today! Go team! #FutureOfWork #Leadership #Reskilling #TLCLions #2025Trends

Creatives are still worried about artificial intelligence.   Because, right now an AI can…   : Write a poem : Tell a story : Paint a picture : Create a film : Compose a song   Sure. But here’s the thing.   Creativity is an expression of self. And AI doesn’t have a ‘self’.   An AI has never had its heart broken. Never watched a sunrise. Or swam in the sea.   A bot has no life experience.   And no soul.   Without this last thing, there is no ‘art’.   Just ‘output’.   Creatives, you are irreplaceable. Don’t be afraid of AI.   Now, was this post written by ChatGPT?   #creativeeconomy #art #industry #AI #businessofcreativity

For years, I’ve worked with CEOs and executives who are tired of fitting into their organizations. They know the truth: your personal brand is EVERYTHING. Look around you — there’s a reason you follow Steven Bartlett and not so much his companies. There’s a reason why Richard Branson has a wider appeal than the brand names behind him. People follow people. And when you get that right, everything changes — investments, partnerships, opportunities, everything. Let’s be clear— if your personal brand doesn’t lead, neither will you. I’ve seen it first hand. Once a leader stops hiding behind a corporate identity and starts aligning their personal brand with their true self, the floodgates open. And I’m talking about real change — deals close faster, opportunities appear out of nowhere, influence spreads like wildfire. It’s time to ask yourself: who are you when you shed your title? When your personal brand reflects this truth, it becomes magnetic. 100%. These are just a few things to think about as you read this. PS: BTW, this free audio training will help you: "Thought Leader's Essentials" https://lnkd.in/dARZAdSR Listen to it to learn how to position yourself as an expert thought leader. It explains the key social media strategy of influential thought leaders who impact millions of people. #CEOInfluence #CEOReputation #PersonalBranding #CEO #ExecutivePresence

💡 Free Webinar: INTEGRITY - Go from complacent to consistent 💡 🗓️ Sunday, October 20th at 7:30 PM BST Integrity isn’t just about keeping promises to others—it’s about keeping promises to yourself. It’s about being the man who stands firm in his values, no matter the pressure or the challenge. This Sunday, I’m hosting a free webinar to explore what it really means to live with integrity. In this one-hour session, we’ll dive into: ✅ The power of aligning your actions with your values ✅ How to break free from people-pleasing and stop compromising yourself ✅ Steps to move past shame and blame, and take ownership of your life ✅ Practical ways to bring honesty and accountability into every corner of your life This is more than just a talk—it’s a chance to get real, reflect, and commit to living with purpose. I’ll also be sharing insights into the A.L.I.V.E coaching model and how it’s helped men take their lives to the next level. There’s a live Q&A at the end, so bring your questions, and let’s dig into what it takes to walk your talk. Ready to take action? Register now. It’s free, and it’s an opportunity to level up and start living a life of integrity. 👉 https://lnkd.in/etfKUF9X

For many years the beautiful game has descended into a purely financially driven machine, paying little attention to its roots as a working class game. Decisions are being made daily purely on finances rather that on moral or on what is “the right thing to do” which is driving supporters away from the game disillusioned. Which is why it’s so important to celebrate the gesture made by Panathinaikos F.C. this week in the wake of George Baldock tragic passing. Who’s isn’t a decision made on finances, it’s a decision that is simply THE RIGHT THING TO DO !!