What We Remember, What We Forget

What We Remember, What We Forget

I’m curious about what people remember and why. I don’t have a fantastic memory of anything before…yesterday. In fact, earlier this week I connected on Facebook with a high school friend. Do you remember… ? Nope, don’t remember that. How...
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?...
Discipline and Freedom

Discipline and Freedom

My room measured 10 by 6; my window looked out across the academic quad. Stoddard Hall, one of the two oldest buildings on Miami University’s campus: my home for my junior year of college. I chose a single room. My sophomore year, I worked as a Resident...
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...
Small Things Are Big

Small Things Are Big

We’ve had a lot of new visitors to Weaving Influence over the past few days. Can I tell you I love that? We’ve also had a lot of conversation from visitors who have commented for the first time. Thank you. I try to acknowledge each comment with a thank you...