Public speaking is a conversation. Be brilliant, give them all you have and then let it go because you can’t control what they receive.

Boundaries are a hard-won skill, determined by experience, exposure and courage.

Failure and dogged determination helped make a big, giant, hairy, audacious goal happen. Here’s the second part of the story.

Failure and dogged determination helped make a big, giant, hairy, audacious goal happen. Here’s the story…

Where does the buck stop - it stops right here, with you.

In the middle of a conversation about improving conversations, why are you on your cell phone?

Business lessons about pie, friendship, Elizabeth Gilbert, JOB and the importance of breathing. It’s a quick read. :-)

People are complex - but when thinking critically of others, do we factor in the full range of their humanity, AND our ego?

Looking at goal achievement with a smaller eye based in creating processes.

Being part of a panel discussion is an excellent way to gain exposure and validate your credibility.

“Mean Girls” isn’t just a Tina Fey movie. We’ve created our own personal Regina George and it’s not helping our conversations.

You can co-opt, take-over and railroad the conversation, or you can learn new skills. Be the unicorn.

Telling a story is quintessentially human. Great storytelling is built on a strong foundation of empathy and value.

Sure, it’s a universal trope that meetings suck, but they don’t have to if you can be a better participant.