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Who Are You? And, What Are You Trying to Say?

by Michelle Barry Franco July 19, 2010 authenticity

I got a phone call four nights ago from a good friend’s husband. While she and I were really good friends about seven years ago, and have maintained a caring friendship across many miles and life changes, I didn’t know her husband really well. Which is why my heart sank when I heard who it [...]

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The Mindful Use of Technology for Authentic Human Connection: Wisdom 2.0 Conference Reflections

by Michelle Barry Franco May 5, 2010 Contribution

A really important conversation began this weekend. It’s a conversation that we all, on some level, know has to happen. It’s one that’s happening in many of our hearts and minds as well as in our families, marriages, within our friendships – maybe even with work colleagues. Those personal conversations have been intense, conflicted, and [...]

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Seth Godin's Linchpin Book Brilliance, Part 1

by Michelle Barry Franco January 18, 2010 Contribution

“You have brilliance in you, your contribution is valuable, and the art you create is precious. Only you can do it, and you must. I’m hoping you’ll stand up and choose to make a difference.” “It’s futile to work hard at restoring the take-care-of-you bargain. The bargain is gone, and it’s not worth whining about [...]

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Equally Shared Parenting: A Secret To Brazen Soul Living with Kids

by Michelle Barry Franco January 4, 2010 entrepeneurialism

I am asked with astounding regularity, “How do you do it all, Michelle?” I have two replies: 1. ”I don’t do it all myself.” and 2. “How do I not?” The thing is, we all do so much, don’t we? Some things are more high-profile, like competing in the Olympics and putting on horse camps across [...]

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What Is the Most Expansive Option? Part 3 of Unintended 2010 Theme Series

by Michelle Barry Franco January 4, 2010 business planning

I didn’t intend to spend so much keyboard time exploring my 2010 theme. The thing is, I kept trying to think about/discover/land on my theme and it felt elusive. I couldn’t quite get there all the way. Until I’d start typing. I suppose that is consistent with the fact that I know what I think [...]

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Opening to the Theme

by Michelle Barry Franco January 1, 2010 business planning

Things don’t always go the way I plan. Shocker. Yesterday was such a busy day (rode BART with Jim and the girls to San Francisco then a fabulous dinner with my Uncle and his Love) that I had scant windows for reflecting on my 2010 theme. It’s interesting to note what arrives when you really [...]

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2010 Theme

by Michelle Barry Franco December 31, 2009 life overall

Every year on both my birthday and New Year’s Day, I commit to a theme. For me, it feels more appropriate than a resolution. A theme allows me to be successful at various levels of attention and engagement. After all, it simply must thread throughout the year. It doesn’t have to OWN the year. My [...]

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