I know some of you aren’t going to like this – and I’m sorry about that. I want you to like what I write. And yet, I am committed to sharing truths (as I see them) that are useful to you (as I see it.) So, I’m putting it out there: Your parenting is part…
Monthly Archives: October 2008
Authentic Eloquence
According to Merriam-Webster Online, the etymology of the word “eloquent” is Latin, meaning “to speak” or “speak out”. Their definition of “eloquence” uses words like force and persuasiveness, which make me recoil in a bit of shock and concern. This is not exactly what I mean when I advocate eloquence, and frankly, not what I…
You Talk, You Brand
I’ve been working on a new brochure for my business, Eloquence Communication. The process is shockingly lengthy, with a zillion tiny decisions. What size brochure do I want? Where do I want to place client testimonials? Is it obvious enough, early enough in the brochure experience exactly what service we provide? Oh, so many little…
Mission: Courageous and Compassionate Communication
One of my current favorite business-y type books is The Power of Story by Loehr. So many useful and accurate tidbits in there, but one of my favorites was his conceptualization of purpose. Loehr says we can’t really live our best life unless we discover and articulate our real purpose, or Ultimate Mission, as he…
The Business of Being Happy
My latest article in True North Parenting is on entrepreneurship and family. It’s called The Business of Being Happy: Family and the entrepreneurial spirit. In it I explore the good and not-so-great about owning your own business when you are a parent. Check it out – and share your thoughts, ideas, and stories with me….
It's What You Know That Counts
Think about your favorite topic right now. The thing that makes you giddy, excited, totally engaged and immersed. Maybe it’s football. Or knitting. Or honey bees. Doesn’t matter. Now, tell me about it. Tell me a story about it. Then tell me how it works. Tell me what I can do with this information to…