It should come as no surprise – it’s always easier to say ‘no’. Saying no means being okay with the status quo. Saying no means staying comfortable. Saying no means taking the easy road. Here’s the thing, for me taking the easy road is boring. I am choosing to say yes. I am choosing to [...]
Borrowing the Public Radio Model – Support our Podcast
March 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We are borrowing the Public Radio Model for the next few weeks (March 4th – 24th) and are asking you to consider supporting The Conversation Hub podcast. 91 Weeks and Counting We pride ourselves on bringing you – each and every week – uninterrupted conversations with interesting people, on subjects ranging from life, business and everything in [...]
You Are Your Biggest Cheerleader
March 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I had an interesting conversation with an individual earlier this week that got me thinking about the role we play in our own lives. For some people, having constant outside affirmation and a steady group of cheerleaders is critical. Without it, they find it difficult to keep moving forward. We all need cheerleaders and being [...]
How Will You Use This Extra Day
February 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s Leap Day! Every four years, we are given the gift of an extra day. The question is, how will you use it? Here are some thoughts: Call that one person you’ve been meaning to reach out to and just haven’t had the time. Grab a good book and a cup of coffee and spent [...]
Monday Morning Inspiration: Dawn Will Come
February 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Monday morning inspiration: ”However long the night, the dawn will break.” ~ African Proverb Be well and make it a great week!
Monday Morning Inspiration: On Change
February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Monday morning inspiration: ”You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” ~ Richard Buckminster Fuller Be well and make it a great week!
Giving Thanks for a Spring-Like Day in February
February 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Today I give thanks!! As you know I am preparing for a series of races – a full marathon being one of them – and training in the winter month in Minnesota is not my favorite thing. Yes, I may be from Canada and yes, I did spend 6 years of my life in northern [...]
On Creativity with Sir Ken Robinson
February 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I came across this TED Talk this weekend – it was part of a mash-up I had playing on my iPad when running on the treadmill. It features a talk by Sir Ken Robinson. His talk was humorous and extremely thought provoking.
Julien Smith Is Right
February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
He’s absolutely right and there is no way I can deny it … I’m flinching! A few weeks ago, I signed up and paid the registration fee for three races – a 7K in March, a half-marathon in April and a full marathon in May. I’ve done the 7K once before and last year, I [...]
Are You Self-Segregating?
February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you’ve followed any of my blog posts or listened to my podcast, you’ve probably discovered that my interests are varied. I love the power of a conversation and the ability it has to open doors to a world full of possibilities. That being said, I realized the other day that I may be guilty [...]
The Power of a Poem
February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I am an avid reader, but I must admit that reading poetry is not something I really do. I might have to change that! I came across this poem by Langston Hughes today and I thought it was worth sharing. Let America Be America Again Written in 1935 by Langston Hughes. Originally published in the July [...]
The Problem with Words…
January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
…. is that we often use them without knowing what they really mean. Some words take on a different meaning based on where we are from or what generation we belong to. I came across this commentary the by Bob Schieffer anchor and moderator of “Face The Nation”, CBS News’ Sunday public affairs broadcast and I thought [...]
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