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June 1, 2023 by jill@storystudiochicago.com

Do You Say Yes?

Are you the type of person who says Yes? The other week I was listening to extemporaneous speeches given by our students in a leadership…

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May 5, 2023 by jill@storystudiochicago.com

Writers Who Wait

Playing Waiting Games I’ve been a little obsessed with the idea of waiting, the joys and pains of it. Expectation and anticipation are a form…

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April 3, 2023 by jill@storystudiochicago.com

Tools of the Trade: Where Did I Put That List?

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t keep some kind of list, whether it’s grocery, ToDo, or “bucket” style. Entrepreneurs have become millionaires by creating methods…

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February 28, 2023 by jill@storystudiochicago.com

Here’s the D@mn Formula

Don’t Get Mad. Make It Up. It started out as a joke, a silly way for us to blow off steam. We invented something out…

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January 30, 2023 by jill@storystudiochicago.com

How Long Is Too Short

When it comes to professional development, how long does a training have to be? The answer of course is, it depends. Imagine preparing to teach…

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December 9, 2022 by jill@storystudiochicago.com

Smile! You’re On Camera

Video. When I watch myself in a video it’s sort of an out-of-body experience; is that really me on the screen? Do I look like…

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November 30, 2022 by jill@storystudiochicago.com

Happy HoliDog

Each holiday, my wife puts out HoliDog. This cute little bit of fluff gets gussied up depending on the holiday. Last month it was a pumpkin…

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September 26, 2022 by jill@storystudiochicago.com

Am I Out of a Job?

Have you see Flippy, the robot designed to manage the fryer in fast food restaurants? It’s pretty amazing until you watch it for a few minutes and…

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July 26, 2022 by jill@storystudiochicago.com

Do You Have The Right Time?

The best writers–creative and business–understand the importance AND POWER OF TIME I’m waiting for the plumber to arrive. Ever since our revered plumber/friend Larry retired,…

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June 16, 2022 by jill@storystudiochicago.com

Blockages suck

I don’t believe in “writers block,” although that doesn’t stop me from whining about not being able to write. Clearly, I’m not the only one.…

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