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I write about communication, leadership and change, drawing on a 30-year career in journalism, public relations and management.
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Eliminate the inessentials and focus on the essentials
Sitting in a client meeting this past week, I realized that so much of our success as managers and leaders lies in determining what we can realistically accomplish—and what we can’t. Like most successful organizations, this client has talented people, lots of ideas, … Continue reading
Posted in Careers, Goal setting, Management
Tagged focus, Jim Collins, Peter Bregman, setting priorities, time management, Tom Peters, Warren Buffett
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Designers are the unsung heroes of communications
I’ve been working on a white paper for one of my clients, and this past week I got to see how the designer turned my copy into a fresh, reader-friendly piece that really pops. I was truly amazed by the … Continue reading
Posted in Communications
Tagged artwork, business goals, design, digital, graphic designer, print, public relations
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Breathing life into the Valley of Dry Bones
“Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live.” – Ezekiel 37:5 My visits to Greensville Correctional Center, Virginia’s largest prison, remind me of one of Ezekiel’s visions. It’s the one in Ezekiel 37 where God restores a … Continue reading
Posted in Purpose
Tagged Break Every Chain, Ezekiel, God, Kairos, prison ministry, Valley of Dry Bones
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Libraries can teach us something about customer experience
When’s the last time you went to the library, and what did you go for? If you’re like most Americans, you’ve used your local library’s services at least once over the past 12 months to borrow books or other media, … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing, Organization, Technology
Tagged Andrew Carnegie, books, customer experience, libraries, Ray Oldenburg, reading
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The power of a handwritten letter
When’s the last time you put pen to paper? This week I’ve been writing letters to inmates at the Greensville Correctional Center in Jarratt, Va. Forty-two handwritten letters to be exact. And I’m not alone. There are about 45 volunteers on our … Continue reading
Seven things not to do if you want good volunteers
Some years ago when I was volunteering on a board, the chairperson turned to me at a meeting and whispered, “I’ve given up way too much of my time for this organization.” I was surprised to hear her say that … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Management
Tagged leadership development, succession planning, training, vision, volunteering
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Stop procrastinating and start hustling
I’ve been thinking about writing about procrastination for some time now, but I keep putting it off. Ha, ha, but it’s true. For some people, this post will seem foreign. You are the ones who tackle every project with gusto … Continue reading
Honey, have you seen my Apple Watch?
All of a sudden, we are obsessed with watches. It started with those images of former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and his Rolex. You know, the one that Jonnie Williams gave to Maureen, who then gave to Bob, who wore … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing, Technology
Tagged Apple, Apple Watch, Bob McDonnell, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Rolex, Tim Cook, Time magazine, watch
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The blogs that got away…
This month marks the third anniversary of The Wayward Journey. It seems like a good time to take stock of how far I’ve come on the Journey, but I think I’ll leave some of that reminiscing for another day. Instead, … Continue reading
The Wayward Journey 