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...
Christmas Thoughts

Christmas Thoughts

I have a new favorite place to write. It’s an odd place, not the most comfortable spot in the house. I’ve adopted this spot, though, because my youngest daughter is learning how to fall asleep on her own. As long as I am sitting nearby, she will lie quietly in her bed...