Remember the last time you went off-script? It happens to all of us, a client presentation takes an unexpected turn; a sales meeting gets sidetracked; the plan you laid out has to be scuttled. Even for the best of us, we are called to improvise. At The Conversation Hub, we have a saying … through [...]
#49: Documentary Filmmaker Benjamin Fingerhut
April 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Benjamin Fingerhut, director and producer of the documentary Breaking and Entering, is our guest this week and I must confess, this episode will certainly make my top 10 list for the year. As is often the case with all of our episodes, the time passes to quickly and I find myself having to wrap up [...]
#42: Gear Running’s Paul Horan
March 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Six months ago my wife and I started running. I am no expert at the sport but have been training hard for my first half-marathon next month. When it came time to invest in a good pair of running shoes, our research took us to the oldest running store in Minneapolis – GEAR Running Store. [...]
A Conversation Is A Dialogue
December 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Monday morning inspiration: “A conversation is a dialogue, not a monologue. That’s why there are so few good conversations: due to scarcity, two intelligent talkers seldom meet.” ~ Truman Capote Be well and make it a great week! Image courtesy of winter-pictures.net
Conversations Must Be An Exchange of Thought
December 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Monday morning inspiration: “Ideal conversation must be an exchange of thought, and not, as many of those who worry most about their shortcomings believe, an eloquent exhibition of wit or oratory” ~ Emily Post Be well and make it a great week! Image courtesy of winter-pictures.net
Through Conversation, Life Happens and Finds Meaning
December 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Monday morning inspiration: “There is no such thing as a worthless conversation, provided you know what to listen for. And questions are the breath of life for conversation.” ~James Nathan Miller Be well, and make it a great week! Image courtesy of winter-pictures.net
Through Conversation, Friendships Are Formed
November 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Conversations and relationships. In my humble opinion, that’s what it’s all about. Conversations can, and do lead, to incredible relationships and lifelong friendships. As you probably know (I’ve blogged and referenced this in several of my episodes), I am an Up With People alumni. I had the honor and privilege to travel as a student [...]
The First Snow
November 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Well it arrived today. The snow came and, for my 4 year old daughter, this morning felt like Christmas. Even though we call Minnesota home and snow is part of life here, the first one is always special. For the next few days, this first snow of the year will be the talk of the [...]
Make Every Transaction Meaningful
October 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Like many people I know, I’m always trying to make sure I get the most value for the money I spend. Over the past few months, my wife and I have been looking at every line item on family’s P&L and have looked for ways to save. This week, I tackled our insurance policies. We [...]
Episode 22: In Conversation with Caffeinated Conversations’ Jason Simon
October 19, 2010 By 3 Comments
Start with hello. Yes, it’s that simple, start your interaction with “Hello, my name is…” and see what comes of it. Our guest for this week’s conversation is Jason Simon. A self-proclaimed coffee aficionado and principle voice of caffeinatedconversations.com , Jason believes in creating opportunities for conversations. As you’ll hear during our conversation, Jason is [...]
Is Your Personal Baggage Getting In The Way
October 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We all carry baggage. By baggage I’m not referring to the suitcase or carry-on you bring with you on a trip. I am talking about the stuff that stands in the way of our success. Stuff that prevents you from truly engaging. One of the areas where this “stuff” gets in the way, is in [...]
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