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The right time
There is a right time to have that direct, elephant-in-the-room conversation with a respected colleague. The one where you say out loud what both you and she have been thinking. That time is now. Right now. Today. Conversations swirl around … Continue reading
Enough with the bad news
You can subscribe to this blog using an RSS Feed (like Google Reader), or by signing up by email. I hope you do one or the other. (NOTE: for those who find the phrase “RSS Feed” terrifying, it’s actually very … Continue reading
First to 100
I’ve been trying to teach my 5 ½ year old son to play tennis. Our typical session has been short – usually less than 10 minutes – so progress has come in fits and starts. Last week, I could tell … Continue reading
Frankly my dear…
At a NYC Middle Eastern place where I sometimes grab lunch, I get to-go plate with some stewed chicken and vegetables, beans or okra, and brown rice, all for $6.50. This is the steal of a lifetime in Manhattan. They … Continue reading
The sound of silence
One of the newest, and most interesting (also potentially most unsettling) phenomena for public speakers is the prospect of your audience tweeting your presentation in real-time. If done right, it can serve as instantaneous feedback for parallel conversations that enrich … Continue reading
Plus first
In February I blogged about Randy Nelson’s, President of Pixar University, talk about the core skill of innovators being “failure recovery, not error avoidance.” Before getting to this point, Randy talks about the environment that nurtures creativity at Pixar. One … Continue reading
When you have to nail it
I used to commute by car to work, which reinforced my deep-seated loathing of being stuck in traffic. Never mind the fact that most traffic is caused by things that seem like they shouldn’t cause a slowdown (rubbernecking). I find … Continue reading
You are at the top of my list
If you’re trying to get someone’s attention for the first time, it’s hard to stand out. People are flooded with information, emails, RSS feeds, tweets…how do you make yourself heard or seen? Why not try being unbelievably responsive? If you … Continue reading
