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From ‘good eats’ to fine dining…
Looking for a good restaurant to go to this weekend? Then this post is for you. I had a chance to be part of a local blogging team that is promoting our fair city of Washington in preparation for the Public Relations … Continue reading
Posted in Communications
Tagged dining out, PRSA, PRSA-NCC, Top Chef, Washington restaurants
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Why limitations can lead to greater creativity
My guitar teacher, Matt, likes to remind me that there are only 12 notes in music—A, A#, B, C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G and G#. Millions of songs and compositions, from hip-hop to classical, and they all … Continue reading
Posted in Management, Marketing
Tagged 12 notes, brainstorming, constraints, creativity, Dr. Seuss, guitar, Hemingway, limitations
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The ‘secrets’ to great leadership really aren’t secret
What makes a great leader? I’ve been posing that question to credit union CEOs for an article I’m writing for NAFCU’s magazine. Without spilling too many beans, let me share with you some “secrets” I’ve learned about great leadership. I think … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Management
Tagged CEO, communication, continual learning, Credit unions, EQ, NAFCU, networking, soft skills, vision
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Never send to know for whom the bell tolls
My brother Craig died 13 years ago at the end of August, two weeks before 9/11. It was a season of grief and sorrow as one fateful event spilled into another. All those feelings jumbled together—personal tragedy coupled with national … Continue reading
Posted in Purpose
Tagged addiction, John Donne, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Williams, suicide
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Are you a good steward or a bad steward?
Remember the scene in “The Wizard of Oz” when Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, asks Dorothy if she is a good witch or a bad witch? It’s right after Dorothy’s house lands in Oz, killing the Wicked Witch … Continue reading
Posted in Communications, Leadership, Management
Tagged accountability, inclusiveness, Oz, service, stewardship, sustainability, teamwork
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‘A great day lies ahead in the not-too-distant future’
I have a new Tuesday evening tradition. After my guitar lesson at Music & Arts, I head over to Panda Express for some stir-fry. This is a big change because I’ve always stopped off at Roy Rogers for the #1 … Continue reading
Best practices for blogging and posting on social media
Maybe I should go back to posting my blogs on Tuesdays…or Thursdays. Or maybe Saturday is best? We’ve all seen those articles about the best times to post on social media if you want to increase visits, shares or click-throughs. It’s enough … Continue reading
Posted in Communications, Marketing, Technology
Tagged best practices, Blogging, Facebook, LinkedIn, Social media, Twitter
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Five things you need to know about encore careers
Baby Boomers are reinventing retirement. Instead of fading into the sunset to enjoy piña coladas by the pool, they’re choosing to work longer—but not at just any job. Many are pursuing second-act or encore careers that combine their passion with a social purpose. … Continue reading
Posted in Careers, Purpose
Tagged AARP, Baby Boomers, encore careers, MetLife, retirement, self-employed, small business, uncertainty
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The Wayward Journey 