Archive for May 2013

Mastering the basics involves more than CYA… There are more than 160 million websites and blogs out there trying to grab your attention. Some writers have important messages they feel compelled to share with the world. Me? I just try to offer up a daily Encourager with as few mistakes as possible. Once I get…

Hyperbole… always there for you in a pinch. As a school communicator, one of my regular tasks is to “invite” the media to cover the many achievements in our district and remind them of our special events. Since using outright bribes are out of the question (Board policy 46783-A), I often call on a friend…

An a-ha moment about a-ha moments… Do you know how to say “thank you” in Japanese? I suppose I could “google” it, but asking for your help is the truthful way to go. Had I expressed “thank you” in Japanese here, you would’ve guessed that I googled it, anyway. After all, you see my daily…

We all know it’s better to get the truth out quickly. I grew up in a household where my parents expected the truth. With three younger brothers always causing trouble and dragging me into it, I had plenty of practice offering up helpful explanations to my parents whenever they were on a quest to get…

Useless facts? It all depends. If a useless fact causes you to alter your future planning and behavior – it’s probably not a “useless fact” anymore. This doesn’t mean that a formerly useless fact suddenly turns into a “good and positive” fact, though. It actually may be threatening, worrisome, and panic-inducing. “The average wedding planner in…

Rock heads rock!  Just wish I was one. This isn’t about Metallica and AC/DC. This Encourager is about “Priorities” – and no, this isn’t the name of another heavy metal group, either. (at least I don’t think it is…)  This is about our “Priorities” and how we establish and manage them. Nearly everyday, with our…