Lessons from a Blogging Break

Lessons from a Blogging Break

I took a week off blogging. To many people, that would not be a break. But I gave myself permission to take a break for a week — or longer — and that was enough for me. I have given myself permission to depart from my strict blogging schedule. No more promises to post...
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...
Why I Blog

Why I Blog

Clicking the publish button on a new post always requires me to muster both faith and courage. I need faith in myself as a writer that I’ve written something worth reading. I share, and then I question: Will this post resonate with you? Help you in some way?...
Start With the Story

Start With the Story

On Wednesday, I talked to my new friend Simone about getting started with blogging. She asked me how I tie stories and business lessons together, and I emphatically gave her this advice: start with the story. Then Thursday morning I woke up to write my blog post for...