Kintsugi Mind: (re)Writing the Stories of You
We all feel broken, sometimes, or in some parts of our being. Or as if we’re showing cracks on the outside, hiding stress fractures within. […]
The Leader You Don’t Want To Be by Mary T. O’Sullivan
The Leader You Don’t Want To Be by Mary T. O’Sullivan A Smart Conversation with Yvonne DiVita and Mary T. O’Sullivan A little about Mary T. O’Sullivan: Before […]
HIBs? 14 Proven Ways to Increase Your Happiness
Ever wonder if there are scientifically proven ways to live a happier life? Here are 14 “happiness inducing behaviors” backed by research.
Age Diversity at Work: Can Solos and Small Businesses Share the Benefits?
We looked at the benefits of age diversity running to the organization: increased productivity, innovation, workforce stability, and the bottom line. And the evidence continues to pile up.
Writing and Publishing Advice, Spring 2021
In fact, if you don’t prove you have an established platform, with thousands of possible readers, traditional publishers won’t even talk to you. No matter how great your proposal is. Oh, yeah, I forgot – before you do or prove any of the above to a traditional publisher, you have to prove you can sell the book and earn back your royalty for the advance. At which time, they will are likely to wave bye-bye.
Paul Chaney – Digital Marketer, Author, Writer, Stand-in for Brad Pitt
He’s the first. Here. On this show. Paul Chaney, a BFF from my early blogging days, is the first man invited to be a guest […]
Top 5 Reasons You Must Embrace Imperfection in Your Work
わ び さ び (wabi-sabi) The Japanese phrase wabi-sabi means to celebrate imperfection. It’s connected to the art form called kintsugi, or “golden repair” – in which broken […]
Succeeding, in 3 Million Moments (and counting!)
As I turn 70, in this post I’m sharing on three of the topics occupying my attention in this moment of transition: time, transition, and success. And how much those three concepts overlap — especially when recast into verb form, as I believe nouns often should be.
12 Ways to Fail As An Author, Final Four
Who is behind the “you” that shows up at networking events. You need to tell a story, not give a report. Too many first authors give a report – they act as outside eyeballs giving a word by word description of what happened here or there, and when.
12 Ways to Fail As An Author, Continued
I would love it if we could rely on the advice and insight of family and friends, but the truth is so different. These are not the people to trust when it comes to deciding to write a book. Their opinions will be suspect. Yes, share and discuss and take their thoughts to heart. But don’t believe them when they say, “Yes, that’s a great idea! It’s going to be a best-seller!”