Okay - so I am no Seth Godin. But I read him on my iphone.Does that help be become a better blogger. Yes and No. I admire that he posts everyday . . . and THAT is what intimidated me.My personal list of favorite bloggers inspire me - educate me and challenge me to be myself. They encourage me to ... Read More about Blog Inspiration: How to Spark the Post
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Helping Others Deal with Grief
Oftentimes when someone you love loses a family or friend it is difficult to know what to say besides "I'm sorry" or "what can I do to help?" You may try to provide some stability by carrying on with 'business as usual' without realizing they need to stop, and so do you.You may even empathize with ... Read More about Helping Others Deal with Grief
Our Tribal Society
Take a look around next time you are out at a baseball game, at a networking lunch or having conversations online - We all form tribes. At work, online and throughout our various community organizations.After watching David Logan's presentation on Tribal Leadership I am now aware of the 5 tribal ... Read More about Our Tribal Society
Quiet Reflection :: Unplugged
"Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action." -Peter F. Drucker Do you "unplug" completely without once relapsing into technology?Do you take time to discover your thoughts at the tip of a pen?Turn off, unplug and tune into your own ... Read More about Quiet Reflection :: Unplugged
REWORKing my brain
Last week Wayne Sutton made a recommendation for me to read Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson's latest book REWORK after a tweet I posted about going into #vampiremode to get a few things done for Experience Farm.This morning I finished it, highlighter in hand.The pages of my new favorite book ... Read More about REWORKing my brain
"Why do People become Fans on Facebook?"
I recently commented on a Linkedin Discussion in the Social Media Today group that asked the question "Why do People become Fans on Facebook?"I don't care what business you are in - at the end of the day we are ALL consumers and want to be treated like people, not counted, mounted and stuffed.It's ... Read More about "Why do People become Fans on Facebook?"
“Why do People become Fans on Facebook?”
I recently commented on a Linkedin Discussion in the Social Media Today group that asked the question "Why do People become Fans on Facebook?"I don't care what business you are in - at the end of the day we are ALL consumers and want to be treated like people, not counted, mounted and stuffed.It's ... Read More about “Why do People become Fans on Facebook?”
Happy Birthday Daddy
Today would have been my Fathers 89th birthday.I am so grateful for and terribly miss his adventurous spirit!-- Post From My iPhone ... Read More about Happy Birthday Daddy
Invictus
InvictusOut of the night that covers me,Black as the Pit from pole to pole,I thank whatever gods may beFor my unconquerable soul.In the fell clutch of circumstanceI have not winced nor cried aloud.Under the bludgeonings of chanceMy head is bloody, but unbowed.Beyond this place of wrath and ... Read More about Invictus
Life-User Controlled Content
Our lives - just like social media is USER CONTROLLED CONTENT.If someone is not playing nice or a positive influence in your world. . . YOU control how much access they have to you and your life.I will NEVER apologize for choosing to block negative, acidic people from access to me, my life & ... Read More about Life-User Controlled Content
Do you still ‘Lose Yourself’?
Just watched this video by happen stance :: but wow what powerful poetry. damn. ... Read More about Do you still ‘Lose Yourself’?
Where To Add Your Voice
“Once you can understand where the conversation is, who leads, the type of voices and the best place for you to add your voice, you can then start becoming a more active participant.” – Mitch Joel, president of Twist ... Read More about Where To Add Your Voice
I Do Declare: new new new!!
SO proud of Leigh Pearce! Girl must have a *CASE* of awesomesauce in that new office of hers!Take a look at her new logo, signature and custom twitter background my company experience farm designed for her. . . then go tell her how much you like her on facebook! Read her latest blog post ::I Do ... Read More about I Do Declare: new new new!!
DIY :: Sonoma-Cutrer Wine Crate Shelving
I was visiting my friend and client Ben Roberts, owner of The Undercurrent Restaurant in Greensboro, NC, last week and we were discussing the big screen TV he has since installed in the Wagner Room and the fact that he needed to find a storage unit for the AV equipment. He mentioned that he ... Read More about DIY :: Sonoma-Cutrer Wine Crate Shelving
The Writer
"A writer writes not because he is educated but because he is driven by the need to communicate. Behind the need to communicate is the need to share. Behind the need to share is the need to be understood." -Leo Rosten Why do you write? What motivates you to share?-- Post From My iPhone ... Read More about The Writer