please don’t forget to design
the old school philosophy of design only being applicable to architects, engineers, and the likes is dying. design has taken on a much broader definition that is applicable to anyone who is seeking to create change. herbert simon once said: “everyone designs who devises courses of action aimed at changing existing situations into preferred ones.” if [...]
my interview on “the connect”
today i was featured on lettye smith’s blog talk radio show, the connect, to talk about personal branding. the show also featured stacey chavis, a political strategist, who shared some great information on networking. if you missed it, check it out and let me know your thoughts. sidenote: i received my iphone 4 today and actually activated [...]
do you need the hard lesson?
“as you imagine, the last two years have given me time to re-evaluate my life, mature as an individual and fully understand the terrible mistakes i made in the past and what type of life i must lead moving forward.” -michael vick i read this quote from michael vick in the back of a magazine the other day. [...]
are you playing with fire?
what’s fire? fire is your gifts, talents, passions and other unique factors. fire’s nature is to consume. similarly, your unique factors were designed to consume you. it is by intelligent design that you are naturally more gifted and more passionate when it comes to certain things because they are a part of your purpose. they are meant to [...]
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have you lost your muchness?
“you used to be much more…”muchier.” you’ve lost your muchness.” –quote from mad hatter to alice in alice in wonderland our muchness is always under attack. it’s a simple but unfortunate truth as much of what makes us muchier is also what makes us unique. it’s what makes us special and different. and unfortunately, [...]
would bringing back “it’s all good” make a difference
why is it that when the presentation goes perfect, we identify and dwell on that one “slip-up” we had that no one else noticed? or that we write someone a 10 page letter when she messes up, but fail to say anything for the 5 years prior when she was doing such a great job? [...]
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a good friend of mine shared this video with me the other day, and i believe it is a beautiful and excellent example of someone taking the initiative and determining within themselves that they would design their own life. i hope that, like me, you find this video encouraging, inspiring, and relevant to where you [...]
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