Perception and Apple

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This was a tough week for Apple Inc. On Tuesday, new CEO Tim Cook took the reigns, and led us through 90 minutes of build up about an iPhone that was brand new inside, but the same on the outside. The only difference was a little S after the name. We all waited for the [...]

Storyline: The Experience

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I just returned from a week’s vacation and a two day seminar in the Pacific Northwest. The trip was fun and I had a chance to spend a few days with my 18 month old grandson. While the drive from Southern California was a long one, the experience was well worth the time. The seminar [...]

A Million to One: Finding My True Voice

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I just got back from an amazing social media conference in Chicago called SOBCON. Put on by Terry Starbucker and Liz Strauss, this meetup of 150 people came to one amazing conclusion. We need to be true to ourselves… We need to put aside fear and speak from the heart… We need to find our [...]

A Simple Christmas Tradition

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When I was growing up as a kid, Christmas was a special time. The magic of the day started months before the actual date. The thoughts of colorful presents under the tree would start appearing in my mind in early October. It wasn’t to hard to imagine a new bike, the latest toy, or something [...]

I Get To Blog Today

Blogging is an interesting endeavor. You put a blog up, customize your template, and start writing about stuff. At first it is fun, and the ideas come quickly. But soon the realization hits that to be a blogger means posting on a regular basis. I’ve seen so many blogs pop up and then slowly fade [...]

How Much Do You Care?

I’ve been in a public speaking organization called Toastmasters for years. During this time, I have been a part of many Toastmasters clubs and have seen many people come and go. With all of the great things Toastmasters offers… speaking skills, leadership training, and a great networking atmosphere, I have always wondered why some people [...]