Earlier this week, during a great caffeinated conversation with a dear friend, the conversation turned to spring. As you all know, I live in Minnesota and 70˚ plus weather in mid-March is a little unusual. I couldn’t help but comment on the fact that I was grateful for the warm weather and the wonders it [...]
Something to Consider: Why Being Wrong Is Not A Bad Thing
March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I hate being wrong. In the four corners of my mind, I like to think that I’m always right; that my perspective is the correct one. It’s probably a guy thing, but I know for sure that it’s an ego thing. Simply put, I don’t like being wrong. That being said, being wrong actually opens [...]
The Power of a Great Manifesto
February 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I must be subconsciously in need of inspiration lately because it seems to find me at every turn. Poetry, videos, podcast episodes, meaningful quotes, and great conversations all have found their way into my life in the past week. Here’s a great manifesto for Holstee – a company I stumble upon late last night! Powerful stuff [...]
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 [...]
TCH Replay with Jason Simon
December 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Happy Saturday and welcome to this week’s TCH Replay! From the Archives: Episode 22: Our conversation with Jason Simon (audio file). Jason is the voice of the blog Caffeinated Conversation and also writes at www.jasonasimon.com. You can view the original post by clicking here! Be well and make it a great weekend!
Oh! The Conversations You’ll Have
September 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Sixty seven weeks! Sixty six guests! Two-thousand plus hours of conversations! Oh! The conversations you’ll have … I had to take a moment this past weekend to think back on the past 16 months and the incredible ride I’ve been on since I launched The Conversation Hub. It’s been a year of discovery; a year [...]
A Conversation in the Moment, in a Garage, can make all the Difference [Guest Post]
August 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This is a guest post by Liz Maiers, development officer with the Southwest Initiative Foundation. You can learn more about the work of the Southwest Initiative Foundation by visiting their website and reading about their community and designated fund programs. You can connect with Liz directly via email by clicking here. I have a really [...]
Monday Morning Inspiration: Desire vs. Fear
August 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Monday morning inspiration: ”In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.” ~ Bill Cosby Be well and make it a great week!
Do You Have Blind Spots
July 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A colleague made a great comment during a meeting earlier this week during a team meeting. “We need to remember that people in other departments are extremely passionate, like we are, about the work they do. And, like us, they sometimes have blinders on and are unaware of what goes on elsewhere in the organization.” [...]
#49: Documentary Filmmaker Benjamin Fingerhut
April 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 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 [...]
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