Engage Your Followers With Backstory
I've blogged a lot recently about story. And the part of story that I love the most is backstory--the story behind the story. I ran across blogs for two artists, one a chorale composer and the other a photographer, who...
Slowing Down the Mind
"I have no idea what you just said." These are the words that came out of a mentor's mouth, after listening to me talk uninterrupted, about things going on in my newest business, My Alumni Link. It's not the first...
Hamlet’s Blackberry and Thanksgiving Dinner
I recently finished the book, Hamlet's Blackberry, by William Powers. The author gives voice to nagging questions in the minds of anyone with Internet connectivity and multiple screens in their home and work environment (which is pretty much everyone I...
How Leaders Inspire Followers
Leaders who impact me most are the ones who are comfortable in their own skin. This is not the same as charisma. Nor is it the same as being authoritative. (Although you can have both and be comfortable in your...
Personality Poker: A Case Study in Boundary Crossing
Personality Poker is a different kind of assessment tool for capturing one's personality quickly. It's also a great example of the collision of multiple worlds: personality assessments, Formula One racing, and Las Vegas poker. Think I'm a bit crazy? See...
Fit By Fifty–An Update
I'm overdue for an update on my challenge of becoming fit by the time I turn 50 years old. It's been nearly three months since I first announced my attempt at establishing a routine of regular exercise and a modified...
The Power of Telling Your Story
It's natural that many wisdom entrepreneurs focus on getting their ideas into the world, rather than talking about themselves. Unfortunately, this is a fatal flaw that I've seen with more than one person. Photo by Vivianna_love In the discomfort, humility,...
Maintaining Peak Performance, Even When Crazy Busy
This morning, I received an email from one of my blogging buddies, where she said,"Everyone I speak to seems to be so completely overwhelmed. I have been, too." I don't think this is a short-term condition. Witness the popularity of...