Author Archives: Jay Morris

One man’s austerity is another man’s opportunity

Posted on May 17, 2013

This past week, I had the privilege of guest-blogging on the Fletcher Prince blog, an excellent, long-running blog authored by local public relations expert Mary Fletcher Jones. Below is my post in its entirety. If you have an interest in PR, … Continue reading →

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Words and the meaning of leadership

Posted on May 6, 2013

I can be very persnickety when it comes to words. I keep a dictionary and thesaurus program open on my desktop, alongside Word, as I write. Sometimes I’ll consult the Oxford English Dictionary—when I’m really curious about a word’s usage. … Continue reading →

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When being bamboozled is a good thing

Posted on April 19, 2013

Hobo: “What exactly is your persuasion on the big man?” Boy: “Well, I want to believe, but…” Hobo: “But you don’t want be bamboozled. You don’t want to be led down the primrose path. You don’t want be conned or … Continue reading →

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A sad state of affairs for America’s news media

Posted on April 17, 2013

Two journalists—Gwen Flanders, a breaking news editor at USA Today, and Arin Greenwood, associate editor for HuffPost DC—spoke at an Independent Public Relations Alliance luncheon I attended earlier this month. It was a great session, with helpful tips on how to … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s, my mom and David Hilfiker of Joseph’s House

Posted on April 6, 2013

It was late afternoon on a perfect October day, and I was walking across the neatly landscaped grounds of the retirement community where my parents live. My mom was next to me, stopping to look at plants and flowers and … Continue reading →

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Powering through those painful ‘slog’ days

Posted on April 2, 2013

When I began The Wayward Journey in the fall of 2011, I noted that there are many ups and downs on the road to establishing your own business. One of the bumps that I often stumble on is staying motivated, … Continue reading →

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Hey, dreamer, start paying attention to your firm’s goals!

Posted on March 27, 2013

I rarely remember my dreams; and when I do, they generally aren’t about work. Usually some childhood fear rears its ugly head, and once again I am reliving the anxiety of forgetting my homework, failing a test or becoming hopelessly … Continue reading →

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Free e-tools and apps for the busy professional

Posted on March 21, 2013

We’ve all had those exasperating moments at the office when we stomp and fume, “There’s got to be a better way of doing this!” That’s definitely the case when you’re self-employed. You become the chief of IT, HR, accounting, sales … Continue reading →

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Technology, generations and the joy of creating

Posted on March 12, 2013

A visit from a five-year-old, the recent purchase of an iPhone 5 and fond memories of recording my own “shows” with a Craig 212 tape recorder got me thinking about technology, generations and creativity. Here’s the question I’ve been pondering: … Continue reading →

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