How to Write a Twelve Minute Blog Post

How to Write a Twelve Minute Blog Post

I am enamored with the idea of the 12 minute blog post for several reasons. One is that limiting the time I spend blogging frees me to do other things. If I think writing a blog post is going to take an hour, I might just skip posting. Problem is, I want to post...
Recognition

Recognition

I see you across the hotel lobby. I know it’s you: I’ve seen your picture thousands of  times. I start running to meet you and you catch me in a hug. I walk into a crowded bar. I see your face and make the connection. I walk up to say hi and suddenly your...
Jerk Hero?

Jerk Hero?

Stories of the “loser hero” are famous, whether it is the Karate Kid-style longshot or the Rocky Balboa underdog who emerges as an improbable victor. Who can resist the tried and true formula established in 1976 by The Bad News Bears? Real life examples abound of the...
Recognition

12 Minute Post

Timer starts. Now. I got a message on Facebook this morning from a friend who wanted some input about a friendship issue. At the end of my reply to her, I shared this advice:  I hope that you can move forward in this new peace with (your friend). I hope that your...
I Don’t Need to be a Superhero (Do I?)

I Don’t Need to be a Superhero (Do I?)

I missed posting on Tuesday. On my way to missing another post today, I remembered this one. This was originally posted on Mountain State University LeaderTalk. (I repost here with permission.)  I hope you enjoy it. I don’t know that I am entirely telling the...