What I Learned About Myself From 23 Unexpected Writing Questions
Every so often, someone asks you a question that makes you pause—not because you don’t know the answer, but because answering it helps you discover something true about yourself. That […]
The Friends You Meet Twice
Last weekend, something wonderful happened: friends came to visit. But not just any friends. These were a special kind of friends—people we met when our adult lives were just beginning. […]
381 Matt Sharrers: How to Follow in Someone’s Footsteps Without Getting in Your Own Way
Click HERE to receive SHRM number. Ask any comedian what the hardest part of their job is, and they’ll probably tell you it’s being the second act in a show where the […]
Are you Waiting for People to Fail, or Looking for How They’ll Succeed?
“When you look for the good in others, you discover the best in yourself.” Martin Walsh Right before the holidays, I hosted Allie Chipkin on LinkedIn Live; you can watch […]
Throw Yourself a New S Curve
“I prefer to remain anomalous.” Barbara Kingsolver After church on Christmas Day, my friend Deidra asked me, “Do you know that there’s a ski resort, Snowshoe, West Virginia, only about […]
Potpourri
This is a week of experimentation––an exploration at the launch point. Rather than sharing a story, I’m sharing a few quotes that I’ve encountered recently and the thoughts they prompted […]