Everybody is a Nerd about Something

What are you a nerd about?  On today’s Delivering Marketing Joy podcast, I talk about being passionate.  The fact is, most of us are “a nerd” about something.  We are the only one in our group that gets excited about this one thing.  But don’t...
Year In Review “Thank You”

Year In Review “Thank You”

I love this time of the year.  It’s the time we look forward to the year to come with awe and excitement and wonder.  We dream and we vision what we will make.  We also take this time to look back.  What did we do?  What did we fail to do?  And hopefully, how...
The Value is in Doing

The Value is in Doing

The older I get, the less I value ideas. Don’t get me wrong.  Ideas are fun!  There is something truly fun and magical about that time when you (or your team) has an idea that is exciting.  You get to take the idea out and consider the possibilities.  It can be...
Once You Tell Yourself

Once You Tell Yourself

I am in a good mood nearly all of the time.  I choose to be. But no matter how chipper you are, there are days that get away from you.  There are days that are not “good days.”  Yesterday was one of those days.  No matter what I did, I could not get myself...
Be Willing To Fail…Again

Be Willing To Fail…Again

My daughter, Skylar, is a dancer.  A really good one, if I do say so myself!  She is at college studying dance and considering what options she should pursue next.  As you might expect, I am proud. It occurs to me, however,  that in her consideration for what she is...