Originally published September 7, 2012 I’m winding down a full season with a client, and I’ve never been so hype about it! So deep and profound have been the revelations and so rich has been my learning experience over the last year and half, that I’m absolutely reeling with ideas for upcoming ventures, new clients,…
Originally published September 3, 2012 This summer has been my summer of learning, growing, and – if all goes well – increasing my marketability. In an ever-changing and often difficult job market, many internal and external factors affect a job candidate’s value to prospective employers. I’ve made this summer and fall my certificate period. I…
Originally published September 1, 2012 I’m nearing the end of a long stretch on a project I first undertook 16 months ago. I went in with few preconceived notions, and I leave with no misguided perceptions about the work. Still, there has been a nagging question in the back of my mind: What, if anything,…
Originally published August 31, 2012 We’ve all done it: fired off that text message, only to catch our errors later; or sent that e-mail from our phone and see our mistakes when we receive that quizzical reply. I’ve stooped so low as to send a follow up “correction” text message followed by some slanderous remark…
Originally published August 25, 2012 A few recent requests from students and community advocates who wish me to take them up on public speaking offers really have me thinking. Do I have a few motivational talks left in me? Then it occurred to me: That may be ALL I have left in me! I remember…
Originally published August 23, 2012 On Wednesday, August 22nd, I attended a workshop at Temple University and took away a great deal to consider, both as an entrepreneur and as a community advocate. The title of the workshop was “Organizational Change and Decision Making.” The focus, though, was on leadership theory, the topic of presenter…
Originally published August 21, 2012 Many years ago I bought a second-hand Dell Inspiron 5100 whose battery seemed to drain within minutes after being off the adapter. About two years ago, the battery stopped working altogether. As soon as I removed the power adapter, the laptop shut off. Now either the laptop or the battery…
Originally published August 20, 2012 Today’s page comes from a book we’re revisiting: Jemile Holland. This colleague, who recently announced that he’s “crossed over” – replete with a 25” iMac and MacBook Pro at home – introduced me to Ubuntu software years after another tech guru had exposed me to Knoppix. For the technologically challenged,…
Originally published August 19, 2012 Of the few writers I know personally whose works I’ve enjoyed in recent years, there are even fewer whose writing I truly miss reading. And there is a handful of talented individuals whose work I have yet to see. Here’s wishing them the best while hoping for them to show…
Originally published August 19, 2012 The Cloud is making me write again. Actually, it’s not making me write, and it’s not even fair to say it’s inspired me to write. It’s just removed any excuse for not writing. That’s the truth. I’ve amazed myself with the number of excuses, valid or otherwise, that I’ve originated…
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