Diagnosing Why an Idea is Failing (It’s more fun than it sounds, but just barely). There’s a commonality in the pitfalls that can derail us from bringing a project to an audience. It happens when starting a business, creating a project or telling a story. They often don’t work for the same reasons. Knowing...
When You Can’t Use the Front Door
When we're trying to create positive change, the front door isn't the place. It is a façade and a trap. The front door crowd wants you to fit in—the people who ...
Rules of Engagement
The holiday engagement problem and it's not Cyber Monday ...
Thank You vs. Thankful
Thanksgiving is not really about saying, "thank you." We should strive to say thank you—a contest to see who in your family can say thank you to the most people could be a great exercise—but it's not the thanks we're giving....
Suppress the Vote
A plan for victory ...
Mission Cheerleader Fallout
The other mission if you choose to accept it ...
30 For 30: Lessons I Learned from Stories
For my 30th birthday, I've gathered 30 lessons I've taken from popular movies, TV shows and books. ...
Without The Answer, The Question Is In Jeopardy
Alex Trebek was the great equalizer. The man not only had all of the answers but delivered them with wit and a sometimes-biting rebuke. ...
That’s the Ending?
The story runs out of pages too quickly ...
No Need to Narrate Election Day
I wish that we could assume that result will arrive early enough to go to bed at a decent hour. I wish I could say that you will be decently satisfied with the ...