Author Archives: Jay Morris

Story time isn’t just for bedtime

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Jay Morris

“Hey, kids, who wants to hear a story?” As a child, those words were music to my ears and still are today. After all, who doesn’t like to hear a good story? Storytelling is the way we communicate on the … Continue reading →

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Powerball, homelessness and having enough

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Jay Morris

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about “how much is enough,” mostly in the context of my little PR and marketing firm. As I complete my first year of business and reflect on lessons learned from this experiment I call … Continue reading →

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Content marketing, storytelling and blogging

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Jay Morris

“Content marketing” is all the talk these days among marketers and advertisers. But the more I hear and read about its use by big-name consumer companies like Coca-Cola and P&G, the more I have to wonder, “Where have these guys … Continue reading →

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Letting go and moving on

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Jay Morris

Last month, I wrote about the power of forgiveness and how learning to forgive yourself (as well as others) is essential for personal growth and change. All too often, we hold on to old hurts, grudges and mistakes, and they … Continue reading →

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Exercise, health and having a purpose

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Jay Morris

Exercise is one of those things that you either love or hate. All my life, I have firmly been in the “hate” camp. Forcing myself to exercise just seems to be the low point of my day. I try to … Continue reading →

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Psst! Does your organization have a gossip problem?

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Jay Morris

Dave Ramsey’s most recent EntreLeadership Advisor newsletter is entitled “Silence is Golden” and is on the debilitating effect that gossip can have on a workplace. If you’ve heard Ramsey’s rants on the radio or attended one of his seminars, you … Continue reading →

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The captain is on the bridge

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Jay Morris

My son gave me a copy of “Around the Year with Emmet Fox: A Book of Daily Readings” for Christmas last year. I don’t always remember to read each day’s meditation, so I often find myself catching up. The one … Continue reading →

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Leadership, Sandy and ‘being prepared’

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Jay Morris

As I write this, wind gusts are approaching 60 mph, and the rain continues to pelt the side of my house. Hurricane Sandy is just making landfall, but its massive power has been felt up and down the East Coast … Continue reading →

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Is time on your side when it comes to social media?

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Jay Morris

Do you think you can manage your social media each day in just 18 minutes? Lisa Buyer of Search Engine Watch, picking up on the popular time management book by Peter Bregman called “18 Minutes,” suggests that it’s possible. This … Continue reading →

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