In this edition of Marginalia, we’ll be digging into some of the lessons – and mysteries – from our earliest ancestors as they developed the ability to tell stories. And consider how that evolution may guide us in telling our own stories about ourselves and our businesses. My scribbled thoughts... Read more →
Learning
What happens when you find out one of your favorite stories about achieving success is wrong? The real story behind my success mantra: "lots of pots." Read more →
We'd all like to be known as wise, right? And deserve the label. So whether or not you're thought of as wise right now, this post will show you how to recognize wisdom and how you can gain more of it over time. Read more →
How a "revisioning" process can help you get unstuck, what inspired that name, and how it fits in with the PIERS Whole-Self Model. Read more →
If learning -- along with creativity and innovation -- requires connecting the dots, where do the dots come from? Read more →
We all feel broken, sometimes ... What if you found a simple, reliable tool for mending those breaks, sealing up those cracks, and facing the world more vibrant and confident than ever? Read more →
Learn how these 14 research-backed "HIBs" (happiness-inducing behaviors) can make your life happier. Read more →
Learn why and how even solo businesses can reap the rewards of age diversity! Read more →
The Japanese phrase wabi-sabi means to celebrate imperfection. These five reasons show why you should apply wabi-sabi to your work. Read more →
As I turn 70, in this post I'm sharing on three of the topics occupying my attention in this moment of transition: time, transition, and success. And how much those three concepts overlap — especially when recast into verb form, as I believe nouns often should be. Read more →