Author Archives: Jay Morris

One man’s austerity is another man’s opportunity

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Jay Morris

This past week, I had the privilege of guest-blogging on the Fletcher Prince blog, an excellent, long-running blog authored by D.C. 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 by Jay Morris

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 by Jay Morris

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 by Jay Morris

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 by Jay Morris

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 by Jay Morris

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 by Jay Morris

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 by Jay Morris

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 by Jay Morris

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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