A Vicious, Ridiculous Habit

An older post I thought to bring out of mothballs. Too many clients obsessively worrying about the path ahead. I just got back from climbing Mt. McKinley (Denali) in Alaska. Twenty days hauling an 80-lbs pack up steep traverses interspersed with hours on end...

Oh, The Lure Of Research

It was Dennis Lehane, author of  Mystic River who admonished us fledgling writers to knock off all the research when working on our books. He’d just gotten a huge movie deal, Clint Eastwood was directing, so there he was at Harvard telling us all how he got to...

Not The Mailroom, I Beg You

As part of a series of posts showcasing the different subjects, styles, and voices of my clients, I’d like to introduce you to Janice Dean, ‎who teaches folks how to bypass fear and create a powerful  speaking presence in six seconds. (Seriously, I would have...

John Aardvark Has A Problem

As part of a series of posts showcasing the different subjects, styles, and voices of my clients, I’d like to introduce you to Josh Patrick, ‎who helps successful businesses become sustainable. This is an excerpt from his upcoming book, a parable that speaks to...