Category Archives: professional speaker

Do You Dream of Meetings

Most professionals dream of better hair, a slimmer waist, and shorter meetings. At best you’ll probably only be able to achieve one of these goals this year. As I’m not the guy to address hair or fitness challenges, let’s talk … Continue reading

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Success, Failure & Computers

Sometimes there is very little that separates success and failure. Often it’s just one thing. When it comes to computers, they can give us daily lessons in dealing with our fear of failure. Recently, I was setting several laptops and … Continue reading

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Was the Salesman Wrong

One afternoon while writing this blog, I heard the gate to my patio open. Thinking I was getting a package delivered, I ran outside. But instead of the UPS guy, I saw a man dressed in a t-shirt and shorts. … Continue reading

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Will Fountain Lady Change Your Behavior

The sight of a woman walking, texting, and then walking right into a shopping mall fountain made me laugh. The video has gone viral as another example of something dumb that happened to someone. Then I thought about what it … Continue reading

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MLK Remembered Through the Lens

On the day when we remember Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy, I thought it would be interesting to talk about a man who was on the other side of the lens during those important days. A few years … Continue reading

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Friday Fun 1-14-11

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Multitasking Morons

While driving down a major street the other day, I noticed something strange about a nearby car. Something was sticking out of the driver’s window. As we both approached a red light, I realized that the object was a guitar. … Continue reading

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Puzzles & Problem Solving

Faced with a tough challenge, it can be hard to imagine a solution. Over time the problem takes on a life of it’s own and it seems like you’ll never overcome it.  Perhaps a sense of hopelessness rolls over you … Continue reading

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