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It’s 2020, Learn from Your Customer
Your customer has all the answers. The art, however, lies in being able to gather those insights efficiently and act on them effectively....
Purnima Thakre
Jul 16, 20202 min read
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A Team & Empathy Building Exercise for You
refine+focus is all about real, authentic connection. It’s the backbone of our culture, we practice it every day with our team, and we...
Purnima Thakre
Jul 13, 20202 min read
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How to Walk to Your ‘Why’ (if you can’t run it)
Remember the eye-opening 2007 statistic that we spend one-third of our lives working? In the era of remote work where the line between...
Purnima Thakre
Jul 2, 20202 min read
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10X Your Curious Culture
Not all organizations approach continuous learning from the same place. Some industries organically attract curious people and companies...
Purnima Thakre
Jun 26, 20202 min read
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4 Key Lessons From Female Entrepreneur and Sans Bottle Founder
Five years ago, while doing a juice cleanse challenge with a friend, Tracy Miller had a great idea. A health enthusiast, outdoor lover,...
Purnima Thakre
Jun 24, 20202 min read
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The Continuous Learner Journey
Continuous learning is a way of life. And like exercise, those who are committed to it see numerous benefits in their health, wellness,...
Purnima Thakre
Jun 18, 20203 min read
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Get Unstuck When Complexity Strikes
Although refine+focus is seasoned at building strategy, creating diversity, and strengthening brand positioning, the events of the past...
Purnima Thakre
Jun 12, 20202 min read
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Empowered Women: How to Have a Life While #WFH, a Conversation with Carolina Fowler
With COVID-19 causing a mass shift to remote working for the majority of businesses, could working from home be the future? What was once...
Purnima Thakre
Jun 10, 20201 min read
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The Influencer Influence
Brands are increasingly looking for new ways to communicate with their customers and tell their authentic story. Influencer marketing is...
Purnima Thakre
Jun 1, 20202 min read
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Support in COVID: Companies Offering Free Services
As we adjust to a new normal, many companies are stepping up with their solutions to support remote work and small businesses....
Purnima Thakre
May 28, 20202 min read
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Vulnerable
Vulnerability is a way to access our humanity. Now more than ever, we need to tap into this abundant resource to form deeper connections...
Purnima Thakre
May 21, 20202 min read
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Fashion in the Face of COVID-19
To rally against the havoc of COVID-19, the fashion sector must make innovative changes to its design and production process. Pre-COVID...
Zach Braiker
May 15, 20202 min read
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Small but Mighty: Local Businesses Bringing us Together
Small businesses are the heart of our communities — they sponsor our little league and provide the perfect place for first dates. When we...
Purnima Thakre
May 14, 20202 min read
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Branding that Connects: How to Earn Attention in Times of Crisis
As consumers adjust to a new normal, some brands are excelling at capturing consumers’ attention through their thoughtful and responsive...
Zach Braiker
May 7, 20202 min read
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Back to School: Facing the Big Question on Our Minds
We all know that to connect with a consumer, we must first understand them. For parents, families, and students alike, the same question...
Zach Braiker
May 1, 20202 min read
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Your Roadmap to Build Brand Trust during COVID-19
When life is no longer “business as usual”, brands cannot continue as usual. We all know the importance of doing the right thing in the...
Zach Braiker
Apr 22, 20203 min read
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The Way Through: The Gratitude ‘How-To’
Gratitude is proven to make you healthy and happier. According to research gathered by Harvard Health, gratitude can boost happiness,...
Zach Braiker
Apr 15, 20202 min read
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Virtual Curiouser & Curiouser: Insights from Our April 2020 Innovation Showcase
Our team at refine+focus is here for you. During the quarantine, expect content, community, caring and collaboration from us every day....
Purnima Thakre
Apr 9, 20203 min read
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The Big Pivot
In times of uncertainty, it’s the people who pivot who are best prepared. While COVID-19 has sent plenty of businesses spinning into...
Purnima Thakre
Apr 2, 20202 min read
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Sunshine: Amazing Activities for Kids and Parents
Busy parents have to balance work and life, and it’s hard! And with so many parents unexpectedly having to work from home with their kids...
Purnima Thakre
Mar 25, 20203 min read
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