about life on the Internet and an onion. Once a friend gave me a metaphor of the world as an onion. Life in the comment box is what my friend called Layer 17. “Imagine that life is like an … [Read more...]
My First Big Failure and What It Meant …
about my first big failure and what it meant When I was in my 20s, I lost my job. The guy who said good-bye, my boss, did it in the nicest way. He talked about territory restructuring and other … [Read more...]
One Question, One Answer
You Might Recall Tully said on the phone last night that people do things and then sort of hold their breath waiting to see whether Liz would let this one go through . . . Oh no!!! I did it … [Read more...]
Pretty Is . . . Do You Make Assumptions?
You Sure Have It Easy What’s pretty? Do you make assumptions? Do you think you don’t? Listen in. This video stayed with me. Not Pretty Really People are people. customers, bosses, parents, … [Read more...]
Seriously: Why NOT to Be a Thought Leader
Before You Begin, Know This Three thoughts collided in my head this morning. The first was the start of my third year on this blog. The second was that the Google algorithm change returned this … [Read more...]
Social Promotion and a Japanese Maple
When We’re Fully Expressed . . . The hardest part of any event used to be meeting many new people in a short time. Setting a great first impression in seconds was more than I could get my social … [Read more...]
The Importance of a Compass … to Going or Staying Anywhere
When Your Only Transportation Is a Bike Steve Goodman wrote a song, “City of New Orleans.” I can’t hear it without thinking about the Rock Island tracks that went to Chicago alongside my dad’s … [Read more...]
The Sun and the Stars
about the sun and the stars. This morning I woke with these thoughts. The sun is still shining at night. The stars are still shining all day. I’m made of the same stuff as stars. We all are. They were … [Read more...]
Twitter, Are You Listening?
Listening Well Involves Knowing What Was Said I ended an interview today with this idea. As everyone now can add to the conversation. People overvalue the power of talking. They think putting words … [Read more...]
What Is the Most Crucial Element of Influence?
The Outcomes We Achieve Every person has influence. What what we say, and how we act has an effect on how others think, feel, and behave. As a writer, an observer, and manager, I’ve watched and … [Read more...]
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