Do You See?

Do You See?

I love connecting virtually, but there are limits to how well someone can know you when they only see your life displayed online. Sometimes, that’s because we only choose to show the pretty parts, the shiny ones, the happy ones. We pick and choose what to share....
It’s What I Didn’t Do

It’s What I Didn’t Do

Running a virtual business requires a high degree of connectivity. My clients are virtual; most of my team are virtual. To serve them well, I must stay connected via email and social media channels. I am nearly always tethered to my iPhone. That my company is a social...
That Look

That Look

We’re trail running, in step, crunching yellow leaves with every foot fall. The trail looks so different from the last time we set out, so it’s almost like a new run. I enjoy these talks, these runs, but we have silent moments, too — I need to conserve my...
Permission to Move On

Permission to Move On

A friend called me on Monday afternoon. He knew I’d hit a few rough and bumpy patches lately. He listened to me moan and whine and then he said some pretty powerful words. “You have 24 hours to feel bad about this — eat a lot of ice cream, whatever it is...
That Look

If I Could Work My Business Like a Puzzle

My mom opened up the box and dumped 1000 pieces out onto the table. We spread out the pieces, and sorted by color and shape. Soon, we had several piles: frame pieces, blue, fence pieces, face pieces, sidewalk, grass. All three of my daughters circled the table. Soon,...