Close your eyes and listen to me speak. Pause, rewind and listen again. No one else is here. It is you and me. Hear me and listen to me. There is an intimacy involved when I put on my headphones and turn on a favorite podcast. I am alone with the show host. He or she is... Continue Reading →
Half Way There
Done. I completed and won the NaNoWriMo Challenge for 2014! The goal is 50,000 words in the 30 days of November. I reached the goal in 25 days averaging over 2,000 words and nearly three hours of writing each day. This is my first deep-dive into novel writing and I have much to learn, but... Continue Reading →
Password Affirmations
"Your password has expired. Please reset your password now." Most people groan when it is time to change their password at work. These days I smile and welcome the opportunity. For so long I used full words with added numbers and symbols just as we all did. Over the past year I changed my approach to... Continue Reading →
Words Matter
"Words. words, mere words, no matter from the heart." William Shakespeare We choose our words and manner of how we communicate with each other. Our word choices revel our intention or lack of intention. I have a pet peeve that played out last week while traveling. In restaurants and other service locations I heard repeatedly, “no... Continue Reading →
Knowledge, Experience, and Earned Wisdom
Today is my birthday. I stand at the halfway marker. Today I am 50 years old. I said the same thing at age 45. I plan to say the same at 60 years old. Halfway there on my journey. Much to reflect on looking back; much to anticipate as I look forward. I stand here... Continue Reading →
A Story Worth Telling
This past week I read an article from the upcoming May issue of the Harvard Business Review titled, "From Purpose to Impact". As I read, I paused and re-read passages finding deeper understanding and insight. This makes sense. To articulate and live my true purpose and to help others do the same is at the heart... Continue Reading →