Archive for September 2013

It’s a bright cool sunny day and it’s good to be alive. Last night I wasn’t sure I’d be able to say this. You see, back in July, I scheduled Sept.18-22 as vacation days and made reservations for the annual marketing and online communications “Agents of Change” conference. I think I should’ve signed up for…

The poster I saw in one of our schools is true. “We grow from our mistakes.” This is great news for me because it affirms that the fuel for my commitment to improve my professional skills (and share them with you) is sustainable. An enviable genetic history or a rich uncle isn’t required. (Longed for…

But the only thing worse than “process” is my singing. “Process” is not my friend. To me, invoking this word is just another way to say “stay in line” or “follow these steps” or “Hey! Better pay your 2008 taxes.” Process = predictable + dull + ho-hum I really don’t understand why “process” grates on…

What English class did I miss? All summer long I saw articles blaring away about “the Overwhelm.” You probably spotted them, too. (Okay… long before I did!) Titles like the ones below were plentiful. Avoid the Overwhelm. Manage your Overwhelm. Stay fit despite the Overwhelm. Defeat the Overwhelm. Delegate away your Overwhelm. (I hope that…

Are you the rule or the exception? Ready to find out? (Even on a Monday?) Well, here’s what my research revealed. When I wrote last Thursday’s Encourager (Life advice from Steve Jobs, Oprah, and me) I created the headline after reading a “tips list” created by a prominent social media guru. Included in the expert’s…

School leaders and communicators are asked the strangest things. Nearly every day. Have you heard this one? I had to respond to it yesterday. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – “Hi Mr. Page.…