Category Archives: Goal setting

Just 30 minutes a day

Posted on May 29, 2014 by

Today I pushed myself further than ever before in my exercise regimen. I turned on the treadmill. Actually, I’m getting better about exercising. I won’t go so far as to say that I like exercise, but we’re doing okay. Sure, … Continue reading →

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Why the Beatles were so good: They practiced!

Posted on February 19, 2014 by

Last week, Washington celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ first concert in America with the tribute band Beatlemania Now taking the stage at the same venue (the Washington Coliseum) at the same time (8:31 p.m.) to play the same … Continue reading →

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A teachable moment at Home Depot

Posted on September 27, 2013 by

The sales associate had dreadlocks and was as skinny as a rail. The customer was in her early 70s, short and a little plump. She could have been three times his age. If I weren’t standing in the Nails, Screws … Continue reading →

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Brand relevance and the art of finding your sweet spot

Posted on July 18, 2013 by

Reblogged from The PRSA-NCC Blog I recently invited D.C. marketing expert Bob London to speak to the Independent Public Relations Alliance. He gave some great pointers on indie branding, which I wrote about in this post for the PRSA-NCC Blog. … Continue reading →

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When being bamboozled is a good thing

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

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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Hey, dreamer, start paying attention to your firm’s goals!

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

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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Don’t be a creature of habit, change your routine!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

The other day I had one of those Aha! moments. It was such a small thing that at first I didn’t think much of it. But as I contemplated my “discovery,” I realized it had repercussions for other areas in … Continue reading →

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7 tips for achieving your New Year’s resolutions

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

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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Story time isn’t just for bedtime

Posted on December 4, 2012 by

“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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