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How many times have you sat in front of a form to apply for an opportunity? And there it is: Give us your biography in 250 words. 250 words?! Are you kidding?! Or, you speak at Toastmasters. Give us your best talk in 5-7 minutes. Oh, man. Recently, I gave a talk at my Toastmasters …
When I hear the name “Columbus” I think of the discovery of America by Europeans. It got me to ponder about how discoveries happen. In some ways, finding America was a “failure” because Columbus had set out to find India. Oops. But there are many “failures” that turn out to be amazing discoveries. Europeans discovering …
The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. It ranges from Maine to Georgia and is 2,193 miles in length. Hikers pass through 14 states on their A.T. journey. The trail follows the ups and downs of the terrain including serious alpine regions. The approximate gain and loss in elevation are …
When it comes to storytelling, having a Ph.D. might be more of a liability than an asset. It is likely that the trouble lies less with the Ph.D. degree itself and more with the discipline in which I got it. In chemistry and other “hard sciences,” data is very important. You wouldn’t drop any unless …
How the Biggest Trap in Storytelling Hurts the Success of Your Mission Read More »
The question “Who is your IDEAL client?” seems to be one of the toughest ones for most business owners. I am very familiar with the challenge surrounding this question. The questions I see come up in others – and myself – sound like this: “Our services (or products) can help so many. How can we …
How a Marketing Company Found Its Ideal Client and Increased Revenues Seven-fold Read More »
This story is not about bragging. It is about pushing hard on accomplishing your mission, yet being a kind “boss” to yourself – at least once in a while. I had been pushing hard. Establishing a new brand for my company was a major effort. What was the right name that would showcase the specialty …
Sometimes It Feels Like It’s Not Going Fast Enough?! Read More »
Imagine this scenario: Someone hands you a box full of puzzle pieces. Maybe there are 1000 of them. Then you make a startling discovery: There is no top. Where is the picture? What picture are these puzzle pieces supposed to form? Since there is no picture on the top of the box, you have no …
When our son was five years old, my dear friend Amy said, “Let’s join the Y-explorers. It is a YMCA program. We’ll go camping with our sons once per month”. Yes, I was in! I love camping, and going camping with Amy and our sons Dylan and Zayden sounded awesome. It was! I remember at …
A friend recently invited me to help launch LeanIn circles in our area. The mission is to empower women in their careers. During the conversation, she mentioned that Forbes accepts nominations for their “Next 1000” list. On Forbes website, it says: “Take Your Shot. This first-of-its-kind initiative will spotlight bold and inspiring entrepreneurs on their …