Don’t Give Up, Try Again

Don’t Give Up, Try Again

Image via Flickr by jakeandlindsay At the beginning of the month I laid out a challenge for myself, to write a blog post a day. And like most challenges, resolutions, or goals, things started off like gangbusters! But then the middle of the month arrived which...
Believe it or not…

Believe it or not…

I have spent nearly 15 years of my life as a full-time consultant.  Over that time I have run the gamut from being self-employed to working for one of the largest firms in the country. I have provided consulting services to mom-and-pop businesses, Fortune 100...
Teaching Isn’t About Knowing More

Teaching Isn’t About Knowing More

One of my very favorite things to do is teach. Recently I was interviewed for a video podcast by QuiltMoxie, and toward the end she asked me about my favorite question. What I answered was I have a favorite TYPE of question: it is the question whose answer causes the...
The Secret of Excellence

The Secret of Excellence

The secret to excellence is simple: you have to be willing to try, miss the mark, analyze what went astray, make adjustments and then try again.  In short, you have to be willing to practice! Image via Flickr by dgj103 And there it is, as simple as that. But it is...