I was thinking today about Learning Styles. I just took a Lynda.com class on storytelling but I’m struggling with applying it. The class was very well done – the presenter was a great speaker, his content was solid, and I agreed with his structure and conclusions. He provided a list of stories you should have …
I'm tired of starting blog posts by saying, "I'm back again" and then apologizing for not posting. I have lots of excuses this time - a series of injuries that have been requiring 3+ hours of PT a day; a job that has exploded into a series of trips, early morning meetings, and late nights …
It's almost football season again and, as a loyal Jets fan, it seems appropriate to write about failing teams. (As an optimist, I feel compelled to root for them, because it's such a delightful surprise when they do something right. As a realist, I don't expect them to do anything right. There's blame enough to …
You may know Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs which, in simplified form, posits that our motivations follow a specific pattern and that, until we meet one need, we may not be able to focus on the next. For example, in the movie, Cast Away, when alone on a deserted island, food and water are Tom Hanks' first priority, …
Today I had an experience at a grocery store that raised my hackles. Loyal customers at Fairway are used to the brisk New York attitude of the cashiers – but that brisk attitude moves the lines quickly and I’ve never found them to be disrespectful, and the folks on the floor are friendly and helpful. …
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