On Usefulness, Thomas and Chocolate Covered Raisins

September 1, 2009

Ultimately, I believe each of us is here to grow by learning how to share our unique gifts in a way that helps others. – Colleen Wainwright

Not too long ago, Bob Souer recommended that I check out Colleen Wainwright’s newsletter. (you should too)(and catch her podcasts with Tracy Pattin)
The Communicatrix (as she is called) helps [...]

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Congratulations Mom And Dad (and Grandpa and Grandma)!!

August 29, 2009

Today was a great day in the Gray household. We celebrated the 40th anniversary of Arnold and Paula Gray – My Mom and Dad.
Together with members from both sides of my family, we came together in the Lake of the Ozarks for Mom and Dad to renew their vows.
Not only did Mom and Dad renew [...]

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Killer Innovations

August 4, 2009

Its always fun to be able to hear your work (even if you did it a couple years ago.)
Phil McKinney has a terrific podcast called Killer Innovations about “sharing the methods, tools, tricks, management and lessons learned about personal and organizational creativity and innovation.”
Whenever I am looking for something solid to listen to on the [...]

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Want to be Twitter-ific?

July 25, 2009

I am a big fan of Tim Sanders.
Was gaga over his book Love is the Killer App (you should read it!)
Now Tim has joined the twitter ranks and has been posting some weekly updates on things he is learning and enjoying about his experience.
Twitter Tuesday thoughts Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4 and [...]

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Creative Mouthpiece Quotes from Post it Notes:

July 23, 2009

When I find a good quote I either jot it down in the back of my journal, or write it on a Post it note.
Here are some of my Quotes on Post It notes:
Quit or be exceptional. Average is for Losers. – Seth Godin
Average feels safe, but it’s not. It’s Invisible. – Seth Godin
If at [...]

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Spanked by Linked in

July 23, 2009

Let me just begin by saying I don’t use Linked In that often. For me personally, its a little to clunky: looking and acting.
Today I try to connect with someone I KNOW, and have worked with…and I am prompted that I must put in their email address. I see someone else I know…and I have [...]

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