EDITOR’S NOTE: A few weeks ago, I asked my Facebook friends to send me a story their father liked to tell. The one that follows, submitted by the appropriately named, Michal Story, touched me deeply and reveals a common humanity we all share, even … Continue reading
OK. I know this headline seems bold. Even presumptuous. But bear with me. I’m inspired. And even more than that — on the brink of a breakthrough. But first, some back story…
Five years ago, my awesomely cool, smart, and creative daughter, Mimi … Continue reading
See that good looking guy to your left? That is Jesse Ditkoff, my soon-to-graduate-Hampshire-College son — a Digital Media major who will soon be launching his free lance design career.
His services? Graphic design in the following arenas: webs… Continue reading
Allow me to make a wild guess. You have participated in more than a few brainstorm sessions in your life. Yes?
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1. “If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney
2. “Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, and magic and power in it. Begin it now.” – Goethe
3. “The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too h… Continue reading
Here’s something I’ve been noticing lately:
Business leaders and managers tend to respond to the introduction of a new idea not as an imminent solution to be nurtured, but as a new problem to deal with. Ideas, one would think, would be welcomed, e… Continue reading
It doesn’t matter if you are a Democrat, Republican, Tea Partier, Liberal, Birther, Rebirther, Socialist, Social Butterfly, Vegan, Feminist, Nihilist, Atheist, Subversive, Conspiracy Theorist, Media Junkie, Fruitarian, Immigrant, or Bee Gee Fan, if y… Continue reading
YOU are creative. Always have been. Cool, new ideas come to you all the time. In the shower. On the way to work. Even in your dreams. Where others see problems, you see possibilities. You’re flexible, funny, and think on your feet. Which is why yo… Continue reading
YOU are creative. Always have been. Cool, new ideas come to you all the time. In the shower. On the way to work. Even in your dreams. Where others see problems, you see possibilities. You’re flexible, funny, and think on your feet. Which is why yo… Continue reading
If you are planning to lead any kind of ideation or brainstorming session in the near future and will be dividing the group into sub-groups, here’s one thing to keep in mind:
No matter how clear the instructions you give or how much you reinforce … Continue reading
