Effective Communication Posted on: May 31, 2016 When I lead a media training session, I always tell participants that what they learn will benefit them not only during interviews. They will use these skills when they’re communicating...
Boys of Summer Return Posted on: April 1, 2015 After the horrible winter for practically everyone who lives in the lower 48, spring is almost here. Some people might declare it spring after the first daffodil blooms or the...
How to Change and Stay the Same Posted on: January 26, 2015 My husband and I just starting watching a British series on Sundance called Babylon. Created by the director of Slumdog Millionaire, the series focuses on the London police department, which...
How to Be a Better Writer – Write More, Read More Posted on: December 1, 2014 After I wrote my last blog post on writer’s block, I came across a column on the habits of highly effective writers that I thought you might find useful.It got...
Getting Off the Block Posted on: October 20, 2014 Although sleeping during work hours is frowned upon, I do make excuses for my CSO, which stands for Chief Security Officer or – more accurately -- Charlie Sleeping Often.But it’s...
Lessons from the Pulpit Posted on: October 6, 2014 Church provides comfort, spiritual renewal and guidance. But I’ve also learned a few lessons from my pastor that you can apply to your daily communication and decision-making – no matter...
Content is Still King Posted on: August 26, 2014 Content is still king. It’s just a matter of how it’s packaged, delivered and shared – whether you are trying to create trust or build your brand through increased digital...
Made You Look: The Power of a Great Headline Posted on: August 15, 2014 A recent tweet from WDRB-TV in Louisville caught my attention: Helicopter parents get remote airstrike option.The reason I read the story wasn’t because it pertained to me-- I'm not a...
Lists Are Engaging Posted on: August 13, 2014 People are drawn to lists. I’ve been sucked into countless lists online that boast things such as Top Ten Places to Retire, even though I’m not near retirement and have...
Mistakes You Only Make Once Posted on: August 6, 2014 OK, I admit it. I once ordered a McRib. (Don’t judge me. It was college. I was experimenting. Plus, someone else is ordering it, or it wouldn’t come back every...
