Empowering People with Differing Abilities: How AI Can Be a Game-Changer
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days: writing emails, answering questions, planning trips, and even recommending dinner recipes. But for many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), AI isn’t just a trendy tool. It’s a new kind of empowerment. For too long, people with differing abilities have been left out of the conversation when […]
Why I Say John Cronin Is a Natural Entrepreneur
In our speaking engagements, I have long said that John is a natural entrepreneur. That is far from empty talk. He is fearless and undaunted by challenges. He sees opportunities where others are stuck staring at challenges. He sets a goal and then goes about making it happen. The fact that John has Down syndrome […]
Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with John and Mark X. Cronin
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and promote inclusive employment practices across the country. For many companies, it’s also the perfect opportunity to educate, inspire, and lead with purpose. That’s where we come in. We’re John and Mark X. Cronin, the father-son team […]
We Need You: Encouragement for Job Seekers with Differing Abilities
Looking for a job is hard. I know, because I’ve been there. When I was younger and searching for work, I remember the sting of rejection letters, the silence after applications, and the worry that maybe the right opportunity wouldn’t come. It can wear you down. For people with differing abilities, and for families walking […]
October Is Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Book John and Mark X. Cronin to Speak
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome, people like John Cronin. It is a time to challenge outdated stereotypes with stories of strength, talent, and innovation. And there’s no better time to bring John and Mark X. Cronin to your stage or virtual […]
John and Mark X. Cronin Join the Talent Concierge Artists Agency Speaker Roster
A powerhouse father-son duo. A mission to spread happiness. A message that’s shifting mindsets. Now officially represented by TCAA. John and Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of the award-winning social enterprise John’s Crazy Socks and Abilities Rising, are now represented by Talent Concierge Artists Agency (TCAA) for their keynote speaking engagements. John and Mark uses their […]
Leading with Purpose: Mark X. Cronin on the Growth Compass Podcast
Mark X. Cronin, co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks and Abilities Rising, joined host Blake Newcomer on the Growth Compass podcast for a candid conversation about building a purpose-driven company and why hiring people with differing abilities is simply smart business. “We built a slightly different type of business model,” Mark explained. “It’s a social enterprise. […]
When Policy Meets Poor Execution: The De Minimis Exemption and the Cost of Uncertainty
In recent months, small businesses like ours at John’s Crazy Socks have been caught in the storm of uncertainty surrounding the elimination of the de minimis exemption on packages entering the United States. For years, the de minimis rule allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free. It wasn’t a loophole, it was […]
Standing Ovation at HR Indiana: Why Inclusion and Purpose Belong at the Heart of Business
Last week, John and I had the privilege of delivering the keynote at HR Indiana, the annual state conference for the Indiana Society of Human Resource Mangers (SHRM). Nearly a thousand people filled the room: HR leaders, executives, and professionals committed to building workplaces that work for everyone. From the moment John bounded on stage, […]
Spreading Possibility and Purpose in Boise: Our Keynote at the Western Partnership Conference for Human Services
On a sunny Friday morning in Boise, Idaho, John and I had the honor of speaking to over 500 professionals at the Western Partnership Conference for Human Services. Held at the JUMP Center in downtown Boise, this event brought together social service leaders, administrators, managers, and frontline providers from across the western U.S. including Idaho, […]
