Jay Woodruff, Robin Johnson, Vicki Sechler, Scott Keller, Sheri Schialla, Mike Pointer, bell hooks, Tina Turner, the cast of Glee and Buffy. This was my dream team and how I kept the loaded gun out of my mouth and setting myself on fire. I would like to spend some time discussing how I put my… Read More »
I recently had an anniversary. I didn’t have a celebration. I had depression and a serious case of the “poor me’s”. I had to make a decision. Set myself on fire or create something from all the pain and angst I woke up with. I decided to create a brilliant, screwball comedy and sweep the… Read More »
Having spent a fair amount of time talking with and for several years living with a person who earned a six-figure income, there are a few “secrets” that I have been privy to. For one thing, although it is a mind set, there is much that is gleaned from consistently being in the position to… Read More »
Are you able to spot and exploit opportunities? This ability allowed me to seek out the unusual and familiar and got me to Japan, Boston, NYC and anywhere else I have wanted to go. It is this skill that will allow you to create miracles and kick ass when the time comes. I have learned… Read More »
Even though I had taught and lived in Japan and developed some stellar programs for at-risk youth on both coasts, I was told repeatedly (50 times in one day) that I had no marketable skills. When I would get down and tell friends this is too hard, they would ask: what did you do in… Read More »
“Learning Organizations” are not just the topic of TED Talks and progressive companies, it is now the chic little black dress of corporate America. While I am all about learning in my personal and day to day existence, I get queasy and befuddled when I am instructed to share my dreams with a group of… Read More »
I love saying that Joss Whedon inspired me and gave me insight through a fictional world that all things are possible. Joss’s creation allowed us to look for and expect power in all the forgotten and dismissed places in the world. Whedon forced me to push past the limits of my imagination and my real… Read More »
“C#cks*ck*r mother f*cker” was my favorite expression and at eight years old, I used it defiantly.” This is the opening line to a wonderful newly released autobiography. Welcome to the universe that is Viola Davis. This exceptional autobiography provides insight into the actress of the 21st century. Whether dealing with bullies, self doubt or a… Read More »
https://giphy.com/gifs/fighting-YVKbaGdoU7zJ6 When I have felt bad about myself or some life changing decision that I screwed up (when you are 20-25 every decision carries a healthy dose of doom and gloom), it is rarely about what us presently going on. Instead, I am worked up because of a past decision. What I am suggesting is… Read More »
Children don’t learn to lie and mask their feelings until adults school them in ways to deceive and manipulate. On a daily basis, I am surrounded with and interact with small children between the ages of four and eight. These remarkable creatures have taught me a great deal about being a better human being who… Read More »