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Why I forgo Food and Sleep to Read a Penelope Trunk Blog Post

by Michelle Barry Franco August 17, 2010 authenticity

Every time I see a new post in my inbox from Penelope Trunk, my heart skips a giddy little beat. Why? You ask… Because I know she’s going to say things that shock me, make me think, and unhinge my jaw at some point in almost every post. I read a lot of stuff. I [...]

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Blogging Leads to More of Your Right Clients

by Michelle Barry Franco March 3, 2010 blogging

Starting a blog can feel daunting. I know because I thought about blogging a long time before I started to do it myself. Even then, I struggled to really get into blogging. I think the reasons for this struggle are similar for many of us who are in heart-felt business endeavors: 1. We like to [...]

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How to Accept and Use Feedback From Others

by Michelle Barry Franco February 24, 2010 Collaboration

As I’ve mentioned (kind of a lot now), I’ve just finished writing and producing this Vision Into Action program. As I’ve also mentioned, this is a much more intense project than I expected (though I am thrilled with the outcome, mind you.)  There are multiple moving parts and the expertise and input of many smart [...]

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Work Retreat Planning, Post #2: Goals & Tools

by Michelle Barry Franco February 16, 2010 business planning

Did I convince you to consider the Working Retreat in my last blog post? I hope so. Seriously, it is so worth it. Assuming you have those planning details handled (or well-on-the-way-to-handled), let’s talk about what to do during your retreat. The number one Working Retreat Rule: No Rigid Schedules. Inspiration and creativity need room [...]

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Work Retreat Planning, Post #1

by Michelle Barry Franco February 12, 2010 Vision Into Action

So, you know I just (almost) finished this Vision Into Action program because I sent that post two days ago. What I haven’t talked about before now is how intense writing and producing this program was for me. Man. There’s some chance you’ve read some of the many blog posts out there on how easy [...]

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Ideas on the Outside

by Michelle Barry Franco January 24, 2010 Contribution

I’ve been on writing retreat so I’m behind on my blog reading. There are certain blogs that just lift me up or make me think or add to my life and business in myriad ways, that I can feel it when I am away from them. It’s hard to keep track of ideas. Like 37Days, [...]

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4 Tips for Giving Writing Feedback to a Friend or Colleague

by Michelle Barry Franco January 10, 2010 Collaboration

A few months ago I was asked by a friend for feedback on an article she was submitting to a major publication. My friend has a much fancier writing resume than I do. She’s written for – and been published in! -  other fancy magazines and major city newspapers. I don’t have all that great [...]

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