Author Archives: Jay Morris

10 sure-fire ways to disengage and be left alone

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Jay Morris

If you’re like me, there are times when you just want to be left alone. No phone calls, no emails, no tweets, no text messages, no interruptions or meetings. No one imposing on your time, asking you for favors, soliciting … Continue reading →

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Brand awareness and a glass of red wine

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Jay Morris

On one of the warmer afternoons we had last week, Debbie and I escaped to The Winery at Bull Run, where we tried a couple of the red wines. I can honestly say I was there on business because I … Continue reading →

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‘I’ve got a name’ or personal branding 101

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Jay Morris

Why does Jim Croce’s “I’ve Got a Name” come to mind whenever I hear the words “personal branding”? Maybe it’s because I’ve always liked that song, and branding shouldn’t be any more complicated than Croce’s advice to be who you … Continue reading →

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The true measure of a man

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Jay Morris

The other day, I was at Annandale Florist, a family-owned business that recently closed its doors after 56 years. A group of us were helping the owner, Gary Sherfey, clean out the shop. While Gary’s retirement is well-deserved, I can … Continue reading →

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7 tips for achieving your New Year’s resolutions

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Jay Morris

There’s something noble about resolving to improve yourself or better the world, especially when you are able overcome great obstacles. On the other hand, we humans seem hardwired for failure, so not making good on our goals is all too … Continue reading →

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Very Inspiring Blogger and Sunshine Awards

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Jay Morris

With the beginning of the New Year, I’d like to gratefully acknowledge two blogging awards that David Kanigan nominated me for last year—the Very Inspiring Blogger Award and the Sunshine Award. David’s blog, Lead.Learn.Live., continues to be one of my … Continue reading →

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4 fears you need to eliminate to become more creative

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Jay Morris

In my last post, I wrote about the power of prototyping, something that the international design firm IDEO has used quite effectively to help companies become more innovative. In this post, I want to discuss some ideas that IDEO’s Tom … Continue reading →

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Try prototyping to jump-start your next project

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Jay Morris

It was the night before a client meeting where we would be discussing ideas for a brochure, and I spread out on my kitchen counter some photos I had pulled off the Internet and some preliminary copy I had drafted. … Continue reading →

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Giving and the high performance leader

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Jay Morris

Starting with Thanksgiving and continuing throughout the holiday season, most of us spend a lot of time thinking about giving—and reflecting on the many gifts we have received during the year. In his book “Design a Life that Works,” Michael … Continue reading →

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