power of conversations

Are You Self-Segregating?

February 9, 2012 by The Conversation Hub 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 [...]

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The Power of a Blank Sheet of Paper

November 4, 2011 by The Conversation Hub 3 Comments

There is something about the power of a blank sheet of paper. At first glance, a blank piece of paper is exactly that – blank! In other words, it’s a whole lot of nothing! On the flip side, it can also represent a world of possibilities. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve stared [...]

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#65: Randy Bronkema and The Timothy Project

August 23, 2011 by The Conversation Hub Leave a Comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Have you ever wondered what your life would be if someone had invested and poured their life into yours? Our guest this week, Randy Bronkema, is doing exactly that through his project called The Timothy Project. My little project – The Conversation Hub – continues to provide me [...]

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#50: Consequential Strangers with Author Melinda Blau

May 7, 2011 by The Conversation Hub Leave a Comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Consequential strangers matter. When we look at the fabric of our lives and the numerous relationships we have, we often prioritize those relationships we consider as intimates. Our guest this week, author Melinda Blau, has been writing for years on the subject of relationships. Her book Consequential Strangers: [...]

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Inconvenient Conversations

March 31, 2011 by The Conversation Hub Leave a Comment

Sadly, not all conversations are pleasant. In all honesty, some conversations are just plain inconvenient. The conversation you need to have with a colleague about her performance on a project your team was working on. The conversation you need to have with your boss around an issue you are struggling with. Or simply put, the [...]

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Tap Me On The Shoulder If You’d Like To Chat

February 17, 2011 by The Conversation Hub Leave a Comment

My friend Jason Simon – principal voice of Caffeinated Conversations and my guest on episode 22 – believes in the power of conversation. If you ever find yourself in the Seattle, Washington area and make your way to a coffee shop, there’s a chance you’ll see a guy wearing a shirt that has the following [...]

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The Cab Driver [Guest Post]

February 10, 2011 by The Conversation Hub Leave a Comment

This is a guest post by Brian Crawford. He is a Canadian and British expat who recently left Charleston, SC to relocate to France. The unedited story of “The Cab Driver” was first published on his blog on January 28, 2011. Brian is also active on Twitter. I recently spent two weeks in Toronto while [...]

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Open Letter to Our Newly Elected Officials

November 4, 2010 by The Conversation Hub Leave a Comment

The mid-term elections are done. For the past 48 hours, pundits from both sides have tried to provide all of us with the “official breakdown” of the results, what it means for the left and what it means for the right. My question is simple, what does it all mean for you and me? I [...]

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Is Your Personal Baggage Getting In The Way

October 16, 2010 by The Conversation Hub 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 [...]