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From The Heart

I wear a lot of hats. You never know what you’ll find here. This blog is for my clients and friends. Mainly because it’s important to practice what you preach – and since I’m in the communication business I thought I ought to…communicate. If you follow me...

A Place Almost No One Knows

This is a photo I took with my mobile phone yesterday. It’s at the bottom of a path very few people know about but with a view that is world famous. Last time I was on this beach was 38 years ago when I was just a kid. I would run up and down the steep path like it...

Watch Out For That First Step

Most people are content to follow in the footsteps of others – to walk a predetermined path – to get on a trail only if they know exactly where it ends and where the rough spots are. Real trail blazers are rare. They are the people who make other people...

Mixing The Familiar With The Fascinating

I’ve been traveling throughout Australia for the past few weeks in full-on people mode. Even though I scored at the very top of the “E” (extrovert) scale on my Meyers Briggs test there comes a time when I’ve well and truly had enough of...

Hold It Up To The Light

As a guitar player I have a definite soft spot for the acoustic singer/songwriter genre. One of my favorite artists is David Wilcox. He’s a fine musician and an amazing lyricist. I’m pretty sure I own every album he has ever recorded. His music is not...

Vying For Our Attention

I recently attended the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) conference in Las Vegas where I took the picture above. It was absolutely mesmerizing seeing that many screens altogether. People were standing around staring at it in silent wonder. I attended the...

Sending Mixed Messages

You probably can’t see it, but there are two signs in the photo above. The first is over the arch and says, “Health Department.” The second is down on the right side and says, “The Bar.” I saw this sign on a recent trip to Sydney and it totally cracked me up but then...

Big Shoes To Fill? Don’t Let That Stop You

When I think back over my life, there are many people who have had an impact on the man I am today. There were teachers (good and bad) who contributed to my desire to be a lifelong student, leaders of various groups who taught me what it is to be worth following and...

Looking Back – Looking Forward

I’m sitting in the Red Carpet Club at ORD (that’s O’Hare airport in Chicago for those of you who don’t know every major airport by its three letter moniker) and, since it’s a Sunday, I’m sharing the room with an eclectic bunch. I’m just flying home from a speaking...

To Give Is Better…

If you grew up in a typical American family like I did, you’re no doubt familiar with the adage that it is better to give than to receive. Hopefully you even believe it. I know I do. I am struck by the fact that giving always provides a greater return than receiving...