Creativity Bleeds from the Pen of Inspiration My brain works better with a pen in my hand. I’m a happier reader when holding a bound book. And I like to write important things down on paper. You can call it old-school, but I call it neuroscience. I’ve watched the changes in the Common Core Standards …
Don’t ever give up. Don’t ever give in. Don’t ever stop trying. You have what it takes within. I have never been a runner. Matter of fact, exercise has always been sheer discipline for me and not particularly enjoyable. Yet I ran a half-marathon. I can tell you how that transpired. The benefits outweighed the cost, …
Ten years ago, “blog” was named the word of the year by Merriam-Webster. That was an indicator that online marketing and branding experts were learning the power of telling a story with authenticity in the digital market. I joined the chorus and began blogging in 2007. That was my grand entrance into social media as …
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Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot. – Clarence Thomas Daily, we’re all swept along in a river of technological change and have to constantly learn new skills to keep our head above water. Sometimes, we must let go of the old to embrace the new. But there are some things that …
Squashed hopes. Rejection. Betrayal. There are scores of words that describe why people give up on their dreams and settle. Most of them fall under the three Ds. Meet Disappointment, Delay and Distraction. Oh, you already know each another? Everybody has met them. Some people know them intimately. Disappointment starts early. We learn as kids …
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“Despite social media marketing’s maturing from a noisy infant to an arrogant adolescent… resistance to taking it seriously and apply and implement appropriate resources is still ever present.” – Jeff Bullas In the past few years, social media platforms have proliferated like mushrooms. Without a social media strategy, overwhelm is a given. The Infographic below …
It’s Monday and it’s a national holiday. I know there are more than a few people that are restless because they’re not working. I am a recovering workaholic, so I know the symptoms. I am here to tell you…. No Guilt. No Regrets. I know all about a good work ethic. In fact, I’ve been …
“The Storyteller whispered the story so long ago that sometimes we think it is only a dream. The words and the music that once roared with the sea, flew with the wind, vaulted over the canyons, and hung upon the stars with such abandon are still there, though the echo and even the remembrance of …
Abraham Lincoln quipped, “If I had 8 hours to chop down a tree, I would spend 6 hours sharpening my ax.” How Sharp is Your Ax? When I ask business owners this question, I often get a sheepish look and an answer like, “we have regular meetings to keep our staff current on all product …
There’s a longing in each one of us to make a difference. To leave our mark. Our unique legacy is tied to our gifts. The things we must express, at the risk of going nuts if they’re suppressed. Your life is a song. It’s time to sing out loud and sing out strong. It’s time. …