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Monthly Archives: February 2013
Some talk is cheap
The meeting you cancel because the topic has been covered, because the work is done, is a gift to everyone. The meeting you never have because the conversation is too real or seems too hard – that is the real … Continue reading
Two ways to ask for help
Business schools and career centers have taught the wrong lesson: when trying to get noticed (for a job, an informational interview, etc.) send an email (those used to be called “cover letters”) that succinctly tells your story, touts your credentials … Continue reading
A week
It hasn’t been a great winter for running for me. Between the cold snowy weather, late sunrises and general busyness, I’ve just not gotten out there that often. That didn’t stop me from deciding, this past weekend, to take my … Continue reading
Generosity Day – and now, the fun part
Earlier this year I found myself wondering: what should I do for Generosity Day this year? Meaning “I” or “me.” In many ways, I asked the wrong question. Of course I have an important role to play, but what I’ve … Continue reading
Generosity Day – is it about the money?
Our stories hold truths for us. One of my truths is that my journey into generosity began with an encounter with a person on the NYC subway asking for money (FOR homeless people, he was not himself homeless as far … Continue reading
Generosity Q&A
Edna Rienzi, one of the amazing Generosity Day volunteers, asked to me to do a short Q&A about generosity and Generosity Day (below). She also shares her own beautiful, honest story in her blog post about her own exploration of … Continue reading
Generosity Day – ready to launch
Just three days until Generosity Day and all the pieces are in place – so now is the time to start spreading the word! The “why” of generosity and of Generosity Day is something I continue to explore for myself, … Continue reading
Spread Generosity, and share your story
I’m a very visual person, but I’ve never learned how do to any proper design, so I’ve always been a bit bummed that we’ve not been able to visually represent the beauty and spirit of Generosity Day…until now. I mentioned … Continue reading
Snowbound – and feeling lucky
I write this post looking out at 21 inches of newly-fallen snow outside my house, slowly recovering from a bout of the flu (I believe) that has more or less floored me for the last 72 hours. In the meantime, … Continue reading
The wrong public speaking mistakes
Public speaking is neck-and-neck with fundraising on the list of things people consistently fear. To avoid that fear we often choose to read to people rather than speak to them. That is, we write down and recite prepared remarks. If … Continue reading
