Where Good Ideas Come From: Boundary Crossers!
I'm being a bit flip with the title of Steven Johnson's newest book, Where Good Ideas Come From. Honestly, I loved the book. Here's what I wrote about the book, using the Reading List application on LinkedIn: "I love this...
Joy of (Re-)Connecting
Part of the beauty of communities is that once formed, the bonds can remain between members in the community for a long time. Over the years, I've played with the concept of virtual communities, through this blog and another blog...
Ready to learn how to network with ease and less stress? Join me for Networking Naturally in Washington, DC, March 10, 6pm: http://alumni.northwestern.edu/nndc . Sponsored by the Northwestern Club of DC. Open to the public. See what past participants have...
Inspiration on a Monday Morning
I like to say that the Universe brings you exactly what you need, and no sooner. The last few weeks have been frenetic as an entrepreneur, feeling that there's too much to do and not enough time to do it...
Making Meaning
Recently, my son turned 18 and instead of getting him an electronic gadget or another gift card to add to his growing collection, I did something different. I made meaning, for him and for me. I started with the idea...
Fresh Ideas for Job Search, Managing Your Career, and Starting a Business
After reading the book, Where Good Ideas Come From, I'm convinced that fresh ideas come from showing up in new places. (BTW--I highly recommend the book.) If you are in Denver, join me on February 10 at 6pm, for "To...
Videos That Teach Us About Ourselves
When I can learn something about myself, it's worth the time and effort it takes. It's especially valuable when I can do it, just by watching a short video. Videos worth sharing..... Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, talks about why...
Doing Good in the World
Sometimes, people think of doing good in the world as a big splashy project with lofty goals and wide visibility. Photo by teamstickergiant. In reality, doing good, and having an impact, has more to do with a consistent effort over...