Is Storytelling C.R.A.P.?
Is my life’s pursuit of great storytelling now defunct, cast into the bin of “that used to be a good idea?” I ask this because…
What it means to be a writer: Pay Yourself First
While you couldn’t say my father was on the quiet side, he wasn’t the type to make small talk about the weather. Instead, he spoke…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…